Manager of an Innovative Leather Company

The leather industry, a cornerstone of the global fashion and manufacturing sectors, has several distinct needs that must be addressed to ensure its continued growth and sustainability.

1. Quality Raw Materials: The industry relies on a steady supply of high-quality hides and skins. Consistency in the quality and availability of raw materials is essential for the production of fine leather goods.

2. Sustainable Practices: With growing environmental concerns, the industry is under pressure to adopt more sustainable and ethical practices, including responsible animal husbandry, waste reduction, and eco-friendly tanning processes.

3. Innovative Technologies: Leather manufacturers need to invest in research and development to explore new tanning methods, finishing techniques, and alternative materials that are both eco-friendly and cost-effective.

4. Skilled Workforce: The leather industry requires skilled artisans and technicians for various processes, from tanning to design. Continuous training and education are vital to maintaining high-quality craftsmanship.

5. Market Access and Branding: The industry needs support in marketing and access to global markets, as well as strategies to promote the ethical and sustainable aspects of leather production.

6. Regulatory Compliance: Compliance with strict regulations on chemical use, waste disposal, and animal welfare is crucial for maintaining public trust and adhering to international standards.

7. Innovation and Fashion Trends: To stay competitive, the industry must adapt to changing consumer preferences and emerging fashion trends, often requiring investment in new product lines and designs.

8. Infrastructure and Logistics: Adequate infrastructure for transportation and logistics is essential to ensure efficient supply chains and on-time delivery to customers.

In this MOOC we’ll analyse current management processes and we’ll see how to improve them to ensure that we have an innovative company. We’ll focus of aspects like innovation management, leather processes development, standardization and quality control, environmental impact of the tannng industries, health and safety at work and other personal and transversal skills. The course lasts for eight weeks, seven corresponding to the different modules and a final week to deliver a course project work.

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