Merchandising activities:

Sample development.
Consumption calculation and costing.
Price negotiation and order conformation.
Sourcing and material procurement.
Material evaluation.
Production planning.
Production monitoring.
Arranging final inspection and shipment.

How to develop sample in apparel industry:

Receiving required information concerning measurement and product design
from buyer.
Opening a file.
Analysis of specification sheet containing fabric details to get idea about
measurement, product design and trimmings.
Prepare material requirement sheet.
Production of particular sketch or design.
Collection of right fabric of required properties like yarn count, design, GSM
& color scheme from textile mills and other required material.
Finally, development of sample in research & development section.