The concept of involving Technologists in the areas of Merchandising was evolved at Marks & Spencers were team building concept was also demonstrated.Previously in India.Hong Kong Polytechic,Bolton University were conducting exams for Associateship/Licentiateship Qualifications issued by Textile Institute UK.There were 11 papers for Associateship(for a diploma holder in Textile Technology) with proper exemption from council of Textile Institute these exams were conducted at Indian institutions centre as sitra etc.,.The papers covers in depth analytical study of Textile Technology from fibre to general textile management studying for the exam has to be done by reading intensively on all magazines published in Textile Technology.Today this type of exams are conducted by Society of Dyers & Colourists but Textile Institute has accredited institute for Chartered status Qualifications throughout the World.
Apart from academic Qualification as Chartered status Qualification seeks Integrity,Ethics & demonstration of Continuing educational skills every personnel as in Hong Kong has eye on latest developments in the Textile World ,for instance a design produced by a designer need to be transformed into bulk the colour perception on paper matching on fabrics ,its limitations on production has to be prenominated when order is placed if any deviation on commitment is experienced the concept of Quick Response will be marred resulting the retailer to suffer.
Knowledge of colour,sourcing integrity ,interpertation of Testing reports endorsed with Chartered status member certification will lead to a smooth flow of merchandise pruning any commercial ambiquity.As these Chartered members are bound to professional code of ethics recruitting as Technologists in the fields of Merchandising,Fabric Manager,Lab Manager will add value and networking with professionsl body members holding higher posts in different retail stores will be of worth.