Welcome to the "Cotton Supply Chain" course, presented by Clive Wilkie, a renowned expert in the field of cotton sourcing and supply chain management with over 50 years of experience. This course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the cotton supply chain, from the farm to the finished product. 

Clive began his career the 1970's at Scapa Multi-National Industrial Fabric Group in the United Kingdom. He later moved to Canada and the USA where he focused on Home Textiles at United Feather and Down, Pacific Coast Feather, and Downlite. Today, Clive is the Managing Director of IDFL North America.

In this course, you will learn about the various stages of the cotton supply chain, including cultivation, harvesting, ginning, spinning, weaving, and finishing. You will also gain insights into the challenges and opportunities that arise at each stage of the supply chain, and how to effectively manage them. 

Here are some of the key topics that will be covered in this course: 

• Introduction to the cotton supply chain and its importance in the global textile industry 
• Overview of the different types of cotton and their properties 
• Understanding the cultivation and harvesting of cotton, including best practices for sustainable farming
•  Overview of the ginning process and its impact on cotton quality
• Understanding the spinning process and how it affects the quality of yarn 
• Overview of the weaving process and the different types of fabrics that can be produced 
• Understanding the finishing process and its impact on the final product 
• Best practices for managing the cotton supply chain, including logistics, quality control, and sustainability

By the end of this course, you will have a deep understanding of the cotton supply chain and the skills to effectively manage it. You will also receive a certificate of completion, which can be added to your resume or LinkedIn profile to showcase your expertise in this field. 

Enroll now in the "Cotton Supply Chain" course and take the first step towards becoming a cotton sourcing and supply chain management expert!