Innovative process management for SMEs in the fashion industries. Cost monitoring and other economical intelligence tools. Labour risk: equipment, infrastructures, awareness. Clustering and international cooperation. Political, industrial and commercial competitiveness studies and measures. Innovative marketing methodologies. E-Commerce and B2B strategies. Marketing policies. Monitoring methods in fashion trends

2. Process

Researches for development and improvement of manufacturing processes. Semi hand-made production, flexible chains of production, just in time, and innovation manufacturing systems. Quality and control. New Technologies

3. Product

Methodology to assess the functionality of a product and evaluation of its performance. Mechanical resistance tests. Characterization of products. Methods of customization of mass-products. Development and improvement of products. Creating new products integrating latest innovations. Product certification and labels. Specific products

4.Environment

Cleaner production systems, Innovative recycling and waste management technologies for the fashion industry.  Waste water treatment technology for the fashion industry. Implementation of environmental manager systems. Product innovation and environment. Industrial Marketing and Sustainable Development in Engineering