Module 3: The Business Infrastructure of Fashion

You cannot operate effectively inside a system you do not understand. Whether you are pitching a project, signing a contract, or entering a negotiation, every business decision you make happens within a complex and rapidly changing global ecosystem. 

This module equips you with the back-end business infrastructure required to shield your design practice from operational chaos and catastrophic margin losses. Mahlet Afework Mafi guides you step-by-step through the mechanics of supply chain optimization, hard-data product costing, and global pricing strategy. 

You will move from guessing your financial metrics to constructing a solid architecture that protects your business at wholesale, retail, and direct-to-consumer (D2C) touchpoints, while mapping clear, enforceable contract protocols with producers, stockists, and international brands.