COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Columbus Consulting International (CCI) announced today that they are supporting and investing in the future of the fashion industry by extending their relationship and involvement in the Fashion Institute of Technology’s (FIT) Global Fashion Management graduate program seminar series.
“Focusing on non-profit retail institutions, we provide the students with real world critical situations that we have been called upon to resolve as retail specialist consultants. This gives them direct insight into the kinds of challenges that our customers face on a day-to-day basis,” commented Rich Pedott, Partner – Columbus Consulting. “We support the students in their situational analysis and final strategies, and compare those to the actual resolutions provided by our consulting team to the client.”
“We are delighted once again to have Columbus Consulting supporting our event and contributing valuable industry experience to the students,” said Pamela Ellsworth, Associate Professor and Chairperson, Global Fashion Management, Fashion Institute of Technology.
The event runs between September 19 and September 28, 2016, with Columbus Consulting running an interactive session on Monday September 26 at the SUNY Global Center, as well as hosting a cocktail reception for participants on Thursday September 22 at the Century Association, New York.
About Columbus Consulting International (CCI)
Columbus Consulting is a unique organization in the world of retail systems and process. Comprised of a team of highly experienced specialists across North America and Europe, the company engages in a very hands-on and detailed mode to ensure that the strategic vision retailers have for their brands across all channels is realized through a combination of business processes, organizational roles & responsibilities, corporate systems, end-user tools, and tactics. The company has delivered solutions for many of the world’s largest and well-known retailers, including American Eagle, ANN, ASOS, At Home, Big Lots, DSW, J.Crew, Lucky Brand, Michael Kors, Mothercare, Mr. Price, Ross Stores, Target, Tory Burch, and Tuesday Morning. The organization has a broad set of skills and resources, as well as specific industry-leading expertise in merchandising, planning & allocation, financial & operational planning, reporting & analysis, and IT strategy/leadership & system implementation. Projects range from steering and delivering large, long-range, multi-disciplinary projects, to managing short-term, high-impact, executive-level interim and advisory services. For more information, please visit www.columbusconsulting.com.
About FIT
The Fashion Institute of Technology’s Global Fashion Management master’s program prepares emerging fashion executives for top managerial positions in the burgeoning international fashion industry. Offered by FIT in collaboration with Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Hong Kong and Institut Français de la Mode in Paris, the program draws on an international faculty and the facilities and industry contacts of three major institutions on three continents. In intensive ten-day seminars held on each campus, students gain a broad understanding of the social, cultural, and economic factors influencing sourcing, manufacturing, and marketing in today's global economy. Graduates of the 18-month program receive an MPS in Global Fashion Management. FIT is an internationally recognized leader in career education in art, design, business, and technology, known for rigorous, unique, and adaptable academic programming, experiential learning opportunities, academic and industry partnerships, and commitment to research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Part of the State University of New York, the college offers nearly 50 majors leading to the AAS, BFA, BS, MA, MFA, and MPS degrees. Visit fitnyc.edu.