PMFM
5050

Manufacturing & Production

Parsons School of Design: School of Fashion

Non-Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Course
Graduate Course
Majors Only
Manufacturing & Production
Spring 2026
Taught By: Dyese Matthews
Section: A

CRN: 13546

Credits: 3

In this course we will explore diverse and sustainable product lifecycle systems while building a strategic understanding of the value chain. This experience will include an introduction to the role of new technologies (robotics, 3D, printing, laser) in product/resource development and contemporary design process methodologies that service an evolving customer. Students will engage in case studies related to external companies and relevant industry innovations, acquainting them with cross-cultural contexts and nuances pivotal in nurturing vendor relationships and integrative supply chain systems. The ethics of efficiency and growth are discussed in relationship with their cost implications and the contrast between community and capital.

Open to: Master's degree in Fashion Management students only. Concurrent courses: PMFM 5060 Global & Local Leadership, PMFM 5070 Retailing & Service Design, and PMFM 5910 Professional Development
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 4:58am EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Monday
Times: 12:10pm - 2:50pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Manufacturing & Production
Spring 2026
Taught By: Bjorn Bengtsson
Section: B

CRN: 7160

Credits: 3

In this course we will explore diverse and sustainable product lifecycle systems while building a strategic understanding of the value chain. This experience will include an introduction to the role of new technologies (robotics, 3D, printing, laser) in product/resource development and contemporary design process methodologies that service an evolving customer. Students will engage in case studies related to external companies and relevant industry innovations, acquainting them with cross-cultural contexts and nuances pivotal in nurturing vendor relationships and integrative supply chain systems. The ethics of efficiency and growth are discussed in relationship with their cost implications and the contrast between community and capital.

Open to: Master's degree in Fashion Management students only. Concurrent courses: PMFM 5060 Global & Local Leadership, PMFM 5070 Retailing & Service Design, and PMFM 5910 Professional Development
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 4:58am EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Monday
Times: 4:00pm - 6:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Manufacturing & Production
Spring 2026
Taught By: Alexander Helander
Section: C

CRN: 11108

Credits: 3

In this course we will explore diverse and sustainable product lifecycle systems while building a strategic understanding of the value chain. This experience will include an introduction to the role of new technologies (robotics, 3D, printing, laser) in product/resource development and contemporary design process methodologies that service an evolving customer. Students will engage in case studies related to external companies and relevant industry innovations, acquainting them with cross-cultural contexts and nuances pivotal in nurturing vendor relationships and integrative supply chain systems. The ethics of efficiency and growth are discussed in relationship with their cost implications and the contrast between community and capital.

Open to: Master's degree in Fashion Management students only. Concurrent courses: PMFM 5060 Global & Local Leadership, PMFM 5070 Retailing & Service Design, and PMFM 5910 Professional Development
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 4:58am EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Monday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Manufacturing & Production
Spring 2026
Taught By: Bjorn Bengtsson
Section: D

CRN: 11109

Credits: 3

In this course we will explore diverse and sustainable product lifecycle systems while building a strategic understanding of the value chain. This experience will include an introduction to the role of new technologies (robotics, 3D, printing, laser) in product/resource development and contemporary design process methodologies that service an evolving customer. Students will engage in case studies related to external companies and relevant industry innovations, acquainting them with cross-cultural contexts and nuances pivotal in nurturing vendor relationships and integrative supply chain systems. The ethics of efficiency and growth are discussed in relationship with their cost implications and the contrast between community and capital.

Open to: Master's degree in Fashion Management students only. Concurrent courses: PMFM 5060 Global & Local Leadership, PMFM 5070 Retailing & Service Design, and PMFM 5910 Professional Development
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 4:58am EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Monday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Manufacturing & Production
Spring 2026
Taught By: Melquan Ganzy
Section: E

CRN: 11110

Credits: 3

In this course we will explore diverse and sustainable product lifecycle systems while building a strategic understanding of the value chain. This experience will include an introduction to the role of new technologies (robotics, 3D, printing, laser) in product/resource development and contemporary design process methodologies that service an evolving customer. Students will engage in case studies related to external companies and relevant industry innovations, acquainting them with cross-cultural contexts and nuances pivotal in nurturing vendor relationships and integrative supply chain systems. The ethics of efficiency and growth are discussed in relationship with their cost implications and the contrast between community and capital.

Open to: Master's degree in Fashion Management students only. Concurrent courses: PMFM 5060 Global & Local Leadership, PMFM 5070 Retailing & Service Design, and PMFM 5910 Professional Development
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 4:58am EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Monday
Times: 12:10pm - 2:50pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Manufacturing & Production
Spring 2026
Taught By: Susanna Moyer
Section: F

CRN: 11112

Credits: 3

In this course we will explore diverse and sustainable product lifecycle systems while building a strategic understanding of the value chain. This experience will include an introduction to the role of new technologies (robotics, 3D, printing, laser) in product/resource development and contemporary design process methodologies that service an evolving customer. Students will engage in case studies related to external companies and relevant industry innovations, acquainting them with cross-cultural contexts and nuances pivotal in nurturing vendor relationships and integrative supply chain systems. The ethics of efficiency and growth are discussed in relationship with their cost implications and the contrast between community and capital.

Open to: Master's degree in Fashion Management students only. Concurrent courses: PMFM 5060 Global & Local Leadership, PMFM 5070 Retailing & Service Design, and PMFM 5910 Professional Development
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 4:58am EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Monday
Times: 4:00pm - 6:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Manufacturing & Production
Spring 2026
Taught By: John Bartlett
Section: G

CRN: 14549

Credits: 3

In this course we will explore diverse and sustainable product lifecycle systems while building a strategic understanding of the value chain. This experience will include an introduction to the role of new technologies (robotics, 3D, printing, laser) in product/resource development and contemporary design process methodologies that service an evolving customer. Students will engage in case studies related to external companies and relevant industry innovations, acquainting them with cross-cultural contexts and nuances pivotal in nurturing vendor relationships and integrative supply chain systems. The ethics of efficiency and growth are discussed in relationship with their cost implications and the contrast between community and capital.

Open to: Master's degree in Fashion Management students only. Concurrent courses: PMFM 5060 Global & Local Leadership, PMFM 5070 Retailing & Service Design, and PMFM 5910 Professional Development
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 4:58am EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 12:10pm - 2:50pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Manufacturing & Production
Spring 2026
Taught By: Susanna Moyer
Section: H

CRN: 14548

Credits: 3

In this course we will explore diverse and sustainable product lifecycle systems while building a strategic understanding of the value chain. This experience will include an introduction to the role of new technologies (robotics, 3D, printing, laser) in product/resource development and contemporary design process methodologies that service an evolving customer. Students will engage in case studies related to external companies and relevant industry innovations, acquainting them with cross-cultural contexts and nuances pivotal in nurturing vendor relationships and integrative supply chain systems. The ethics of efficiency and growth are discussed in relationship with their cost implications and the contrast between community and capital.

Open to: Master's degree in Fashion Management students only. Concurrent courses: PMFM 5060 Global & Local Leadership, PMFM 5070 Retailing & Service Design, and PMFM 5910 Professional Development
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 4:58am EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Monday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Manufacturing & Production
Spring 2026
Taught By: Alexander Helander
Section: I

CRN: 11111

Credits: 3

In this course we will explore diverse and sustainable product lifecycle systems while building a strategic understanding of the value chain. This experience will include an introduction to the role of new technologies (robotics, 3D, printing, laser) in product/resource development and contemporary design process methodologies that service an evolving customer. Students will engage in case studies related to external companies and relevant industry innovations, acquainting them with cross-cultural contexts and nuances pivotal in nurturing vendor relationships and integrative supply chain systems. The ethics of efficiency and growth are discussed in relationship with their cost implications and the contrast between community and capital.

Open to: Master's degree in Fashion Management students only. Concurrent courses: PMFM 5060 Global & Local Leadership, PMFM 5070 Retailing & Service Design, and PMFM 5910 Professional Development
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 4:58am EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Monday
Times: 4:00pm - 6:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Manufacturing & Production
Spring 2026
Taught By: Faculty TBA
Section: J

CRN: 14550

Credits: 3

In this course we will explore diverse and sustainable product lifecycle systems while building a strategic understanding of the value chain. This experience will include an introduction to the role of new technologies (robotics, 3D, printing, laser) in product/resource development and contemporary design process methodologies that service an evolving customer. Students will engage in case studies related to external companies and relevant industry innovations, acquainting them with cross-cultural contexts and nuances pivotal in nurturing vendor relationships and integrative supply chain systems. The ethics of efficiency and growth are discussed in relationship with their cost implications and the contrast between community and capital.

Open to: Master's degree in Fashion Management students only. Concurrent courses: PMFM 5060 Global & Local Leadership, PMFM 5070 Retailing & Service Design, and PMFM 5910 Professional Development
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 4:58am EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Tuesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Manufacturing & Production
Spring 2026
Taught By: Faculty TBA
Section: K

CRN: 16867

Credits: 3

In this course we will explore diverse and sustainable product lifecycle systems while building a strategic understanding of the value chain. This experience will include an introduction to the role of new technologies (robotics, 3D, printing, laser) in product/resource development and contemporary design process methodologies that service an evolving customer. Students will engage in case studies related to external companies and relevant industry innovations, acquainting them with cross-cultural contexts and nuances pivotal in nurturing vendor relationships and integrative supply chain systems. The ethics of efficiency and growth are discussed in relationship with their cost implications and the contrast between community and capital.

Open to: Master's degree in Fashion Management students only. Concurrent courses: PMFM 5060 Global & Local Leadership, PMFM 5070 Retailing & Service Design, and PMFM 5910 Professional Development
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 14

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 4:58am EDT 10/8/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Monday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/12/2026