Apparel Merchandising Abbreviations
Merchandising sits between the buyer and the factory, and its shorthand spans sourcing, sampling, measurement, and communication. Here's the decode, grouped by use.
Sourcing & orders
| Abbr. | Meaning |
|---|---|
| RMG / GMT | Ready-Made Garment / Garment |
| PO / GPA | Purchase Order / Garment Purchase Agreement |
| SKU | Stock Keeping Unit |
| MOQ | Minimum Order Quantity |
| SOP | Standard Operating Procedure |
| FPP / HPP | Full / Half Package Program |
| CMT / CM | Cut Make Trim / Cut and Make |
| POS | Point of Sales |
| GSP | Generalized System of Preferences |
| QR | Quick Response |
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Apparel Merchandising Abbreviations
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