# Competences — clothing operations manager Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/3afd6af4-0c34-4311-ad73-65adc2571f0c). ## Essential - **analyse supply chain strategies** (skill/competence) - **communicate production plan** (skill/competence) - **coordinate manufacturing production activities** (skill/competence) - **make technical drawings of fashion pieces** (skill/competence) - **manage briefs for clothing manufacturing** (skill/competence) - **manage staff** (skill/competence) - **perform process control in the wearing apparel industry** (skill/competence) ## Optional - apparel manufacturing technology (knowledge) - inspect wearing apparel products (skill/competence) - manufacturing of made-up textile articles (knowledge) - manufacturing of wearing apparel (knowledge) - mass customisation (knowledge) - sew pieces of fabric (skill/competence) - standard sizing systems for clothing (knowledge)