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I would like to add that dealing in products in the fashion industry is quite challenging because the market demand for specific commodities fluctuates a lot. Keeping up with the trends and satisfying all customers may strain the company and its supply chain. It becomes more problematic in the case of obsolete goods. It is essential to identify the cause of obsolete inventory before determining strategies to tackle the problem. Some of the ways a company might prevent obsolete inventory are by correctly forecasting market demand and tacking inventory at different levels of the supply chain in real-time and
Film and Culture
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Films share the vital role of portraying the culture and reinforcing given cultures that are deemed crucial for our life. However, the film’s reflection of the society is the most instrumental role as it describes ordinary stories that express the beliefs, insecurities, and aspirations of ordinary individuals. Both of the films, Stagecoach and True Grit express the personalities of individuals as reflecting certain events that are evident in my life. These films had stories that reflect upon my personal life as an individual who spent a lot of years in realizing the self.
Aspects of morals emerge in the movie. Moral elements are evident in the different career choices that individuals make. To begin with, it is notable that Doc Boone is a highly respected individual since he is a doctor. In spite of his responsibilities, he is an alcoholic who seems to only love his whiskey. Given the work that a medic’s duty should involve, it is ironic that alcohol gives the accuracy that involves treatments. Besides, a trader in whisky sits close to the doctor. These two individuals relate in a unique sense since the trader fuels the alcoholism nature of the doctor. The trader fidgets since he is aware of the implications of his trade. From the relation between these two individuals, it is notable that each person conducts his duties as long as the work gives him the necessary profits (Driscoll 78). It does not bother them whether their lifestyles and trade affect others negatively. While the bus moves, a banker, who has defrauded his bank, of 50, 000 dollars, boards it. The bank, just as me, seems to be escaping from the guilt of theft.
These elements combine to portray an individualistic society whereby each individual makes one’s pursuits without minding relative implications. In spite of the individual pursuits, it is notable that all the persons can afford a single vision. All the individuals coalesce within a single purpose of advancing their societies in unique ways. Within their duties, certain practices and habits are the destructive forces that diverges the society’s need for inclusiveness and beauty. For instance, the doctor carries out a noble trade but engages in alcoholism. Besides, the banker engages in a noble trade of banking but carries out a dirty habit of theft.
In the culture of heroism, it is discernible that individuals can become noble and communal in their endeavors (Nichols 48). This is a savior syndrome that appears as an ideal behavior. Ringo Kid initially possesses a dream of avenging on the death of his brother and father. The interest in nuclear families, in this case, is an individualistic behavior that regards conducting murder. Ringo’s selfish character vanishes when he starts talking to Dallas. Ringo shares a determination of revenging on his brother’s and father’s death. In spite of Dallas’ persuasion, he goes against the Plummers and rescues his brothers. This is a risky venture that almost sees his death and his brothers’ misery. It is discernible that the Marshall takes after Ringo because of his heroic displays. This is an element of an individualistic culture that opens up for communism at instances of heroism. All the same, this heroic display is instrumental for the society’s energy towards war and destruction of other people. In this spirit, individuals manifest the determination of defending their loved ones at all costs. It is notable that Hatfield utilizes his last bullet to rescue Mrs. Mallory.
The film, True Grit, share a similarity in the idea that John Wayne was the starring role in both of them. However, John Wayne acted in the earlier version. The greatest similarity lies in the idea that they reflected the Western life. The film manifests familial love as Mattie Ross quests for the revenge of her father’s death. She takes this responsibility into her own hands as she tracks down an old Marshall for the duty. The old Marshall, Cogburn, is a fearless old man who expresses reluctance in executing the odd business of killing murderers.
This film navigates about the concepts of individualism and communism as expressed in the personalities and activities of the characters. Mattie seems to be a selfless individual at a young age. At the age of fourteen, she had learned of her brutal father’s death. This replicates in the American teenage spirit of conducting one’s life towards fulfilling family’s aspirations. Mattie does not want to appear impotent towards murderers who had escaped the responsibility of a heinous crime. In her determination, she goes to the local sheriff who almost makes her give up at her quest. Instead, she implores and takes the option of hiring a retired sheriff. The determination does not break down when she realizes that she cannot meet the cost of hiring the retired Cogburn. The young Mattie has to trade a horse in raising the money that would contribute towards compensating Cogburn.
On the other hand, Cogburn, just as me in my younger days, professes a mild interest in the affairs of Mattie. This occurs in spite of the idea that Mattie is a young girl of whom he should sympathize with. Cogburn remains adamant until he receives the amount that satisfies him to risk his life against the Pepper gang. At this time, it seems Cogburn does not perceive such a venture as a risk because he is used to guns and dealing with criminal gangs. In this sense, he demands the compensation because he just loves money. Cogburn, unlike me, does not profess a preference towards an activity that he can undertake without financial compensation (Detweiler 36).
This situation changes as the plot progresses. This is because Cogburn attains the purpose of avenging the death of loved ones. As the story progresses, it becomes evident that Cogburn views Mattie as her own daughter. Cogburn offers to suck poison out of Mattie’s hands when a rattlesnake bites her. This manifests in Cogburn’s spirit to take Mattie to the doctor in spite of the horse’s exhaustion. At this point, it is arguable that Cogburn is not just giving the value of the money that Mattie offered her. Cogburn seems to be giving a sense in his aged life (Broker 123).
This is a factor that reflects in my personal life as I attained the sense of purpose. In order to realize what my personality and background entails, I offered to take myself through a rigorous experience. The rigorous experience was a trip to the wild that made me realize the value of my family and the individuals around me. Cogburn is a character who seemed to have lost hope in the honesty of individuals. In this sense, he imposes a higher charge on Mattie as a manifestation of his mistrust on individuals. In my personal life, there was the need of skepticism as a tool for keeping individuals off. In the end, Cogburn uncovers that individuals, such as Mattie, can be real in their endeavors towards their loved ones.
Works cited
Broker, Keith. Alternate Americas: science fiction film and American culture. Westport, CT: Greenwood Publishing Group, 2006. Print.
Detweiler, Craig. Into the dark (cultural exegesis): seeing the sacred in the top films of the 21st century. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2008. Print.
Driscoll, Catherine. Teen film: a critical introduction. New York, NY: Berg, 2011. Print.
Grant, Barry Keith. Film genre reader three. Austin, TX: University of Texas Press, 2003. Print.
Fashion Production, Distribution and Consumption
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Fashion involves cultivating raw materials, manufacturing raw materials, and distributing finished products. As such, textile manufacturing is an essential aspect of fashion as it involves converting raw materials into fabrics. Over the years, different innovators have used different types of raw materials to create fabrics; however, cotton is one of the most widely used and preferred raw materials to date. In America, cotton production has its roots tied to slavery. Cotton plantations that were common during the 18th century heavily relied on enslaved people for cheap labor. As the textile industry in the world expanded, the demand for cotton equally grew, and it increased the slave trade. After the abolition of the slave trade, the cotton economy in America continued to thrive, making America one of the leading global fashion and textile manufacturers. To date, America retains its top position in the fashion and textile industry, thereby influencing fashion production, distribution, and consumption worldwide.
Cotton is an important raw material in the fashion and textile industry. All fabrics used in making garments have a percentage of cotton, making cotton one of the most widely used materials in making clothing. Given its importance in the textile and fashion industry, cotton has and continues to be an important commodity in the market. The importance of cotton in garment making can be traced to the 17th and 18th centuries, when this material became the preferred raw material for clothing. In addition, the creation of the cotton gin in the late 18th century further enabled the use of cotton in the textile and fashion industry. As the importance and demand for cotton clothing grew globally, the prevalence of cotton plantations in America equally grew, resulting in increased slavery. The increased reliance on slaves for cheap labor in cotton plantations resulted in an expansive textile industry and cotton economy that involved the slaves, the plantation owners, the banks, and textile shipping merchants. Therefore, the rise of the cotton trade resulted in an expansion of the textile industry as more people preferred to use cotton materials in their clothing. Also, the increased use of cotton in textiles increased fashion and textile production, distribution, and consumption in the Americas and Europe.
The civil war and the reconstruction period are other factors that influenced fashion production, distribution, and consumption. The civil war in America began in 1862 and lasted until 1865. One of the issues highlighted during this war was slavery, the status of slaves, and the inequality in America. Soon after the civil war, America went through a period of reconstruction. This new era saw several attempts made to redress the inequalities faced by slaves. This period lasted between 1965 and was abandoned by 1877. Other than addressing the issue of inequality, America also faced the challenge of reintegrating different states and determining the status of black people in America. During the reconstruction era, slavery had just been abolished, and it granted black people new legal status in America. In the cotton plantations, newly freed slaves continued to work for their previous owners, a factor that helped quell the fears that the cotton economy would crumble as the slave trade ran concurrently with this economy. In addition to the newly freed slaves, other parties that joined the cotton market to provide labor included people from India, China, and the British Caribbean. The retention of former slaves and the introduction of new laborers enabled the cotton economy to expand further, positively impacting the fashion industry. Therefore, an increase in labor allowed for an increase in cotton production, which enabled the expansion of the fashion and textile industry.
After the civil war, the increased production of cotton also saw America propelled into the second-largest producer of textiles in the world. This figure indicated that apart from exporting cotton, the American population consumed large quantities of cotton and made textile products for its domestic market. This increase in local consumption further expanded the cotton economy and the textile industry in America. The country saw an exponential increase in the number of mills around the country. As such, more people got access to new jobs, and with an increase in the income people made, more Americans were able to consume American textiles. This rise in textile consumption further drove the American fashion industry.
America is a global powerhouse in the fields of fashion and textile manufacturing. America’s fashion industry saw tremendous growth during the 17th century due to the increase in cotton production and an increase in the number of cotton plantations in the country. Between the 17th century and the 18th century, America experienced events such as the civil war, the abolition of the slave trade and the reconstruction era. These events proved beneficial to America’s developing fashion and textile industry. They helped prompt the increase of cotton production, thereby increasing the cotton economy and creating jobs for newly freed slaves, immigrant laborers, and the white American population.