THE SIGALAGALA NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC

ATTACHMENT REPORT

NAME: DORICE AKOTH ABONYO

ADMISSION NUMBER: DFD225/8547

PHONE NUMBER: (+254) 745259526

EMAIL ADDRESS: doriceabonyo@gmail.com

COURSE: DIPLOMA IN FASHION DESIGN AND CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION

DEPARTMENT: HOSPITALITY

ATTACHMENT ORGSNIZATION: BLACK BERRY ENTERPRISES

FIELD SUPERVISOR: SILAS AGAI

ATTACHMENT PERIOD: SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER 2023 SERIES

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................ 2

DECLARATION ........................................................................................................................ 5

DEDICATION ............................................................................................................................ 6

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .......................................................................................................... 7

1.1 ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND ................................................................................... 8

1.2 VISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUES ......................................................................... 9

1.2.1 MISSION ........................................................................................................................... 9

1.2.2 VISION .............................................................................................................................. 9

1.2.3 CORE VALUES ................................................................................................................ 9

1.3 ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE ...................................................................................... 10

1.3.1 Line organizational structure ............................................................................................ 10

1.4. OPERATIONS ................................................................................................................... 11

1.4.1 Receiving orders from customers..................................................................................... 11

1.4.2Marketing .......................................................................................................................... 11

1.4.3Product processing ............................................................................................................ 11

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1.4.4 Core Products ................................................................................................................... 11

1.4.5 uniform ............................................................................................................................. 11

1.4.6 School Accessory ............................................................................................................. 11

1.4.7Promotional merchandize .................................................................................................. 11

1.4.8 Sports gear ........................................................................................................................ 11

1.5 ACHIEVEMENTS .............................................................................................................. 12

1.6 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DAILY ACTIVITIES AS PER SECTION ................... 13

1.6.1Cutting Section .................................................................................................................. 13

1.6.2Market/shop section .......................................................................................................... 13

1.6.3Knitting section ................................................................................................................. 13

1.6.4Sewing section................................................................................................................... 13

1.6.5Pattern making section ...................................................................................................... 13

1.6.6Printing Section ................................................................................................................. 13

1.6.7Embroidery section ........................................................................................................... 14

1.6.8Ironing section ................................................................................................................... 14

1.6.9 Store section ..................................................................................................................... 14

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1.7 PURPOSE OF THE ATTACHMENT ................................................................................ 15

1.8 CHALLENGES ................................................................................................................... 16

1.9 RESOLUTIONS TO THE CHALLANGES ....................................................................... 17

1.10 FINDINGS ........................................................................................................................ 18

1.11 RECOMMENDATION .................................................................................................... 19

1.12 CONCLISION ................................................................................................................... 20

APPENDICES ........................................................................................................................... 21

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 DECLARATION
I declare that this report is my original document, containing contents I learned during three
month period, and that I have acknowledged all sources used in its preparation. For example,
books, articles, previous reports, lecture notes and other electronic resource.
I also certify that report has not been presented for any assessment in any college, and that I have
not copied in any part or whole or otherwise prejudicing the work of other persons. I confirm that
I have analyzed and promulgate all possible conflicts that I may have.

DORICE AKOTH ABONYO SIGNATURE………………….. DATE……………..

DFD225/8547

This attachment report has been submitted for examination with my approval as the appointed
industrial supervisor.

SILAS AGAI SIGNATURE………………...…. DATE………………………

BLACK BERRY ENTERPRISES

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 DEDICATION
I dedicate this report to all my supporters during attachment period.to my supervisor Silas who
has supported and encouraged me throughout attachment period in this organization. I treasure
having you during these important times of my study. To my director Grace Oketch, I appreciate
you for offering me a chance in your organization. To my parents Moses Oloo and Josephine
Adhiambo, you always loved me no matter what. You have showed me how to work hard for the
things I want to achieve in my life. Lastly, am also dedicating this report to my trainers at the
Sigalagala National Polytechnic. You have contributed immensely in my carrier development.
May almighty God bless you all.
Thank you.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to breach my deepest acknowledgment to Black berry Enterprises for their available
tutorship and audience through my attachment period. Their competence and support played a
significance role in shaping my carrier. I am truly obliged for their continuous guidance,
encouragement and willingness to share their knowledge and expertise.
Their intelligent feedback and effective criticism have helped me process my skills and enhanced
my understanding of the industry. Their mentorship went beyond the technical aspects of
attachment and incorporated valuable encouragement on carrier advancement, networking and
personal development. Their patience, approachability and commitment to my growth have made
a permanent impact in my carrier development.
I want to extend my gratitude to the entire team of Black berry Enterprises for creating a
conducive learning environment. The collaborative and supportive habits within the organization
favored a sense of belonging and allowed me to bloom my role. The collective knowledge and
experiences shared by my colleagues have been contributory in my professional and carrier
development. I am grateful for their eagerness to answer my questions, offer guidance and
providing valuable insight through my attachment period.

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1.1 ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

Blackberry enterprise is a major school uniform distributer located along Oginga Odinga Street,
Kisumu. It has been providing the best quality services for the past 30 years, thus building a
great compatibility amongst many institutions and individuals in Western and Nyanza regions.
The enterprise was duly registered in 1986 by the late Melkio Aluoch Oketch and Grace Oketch,
as sole owners of the business. Up to the time of registration, the organization had been
performing as a small scale business partners within Kisumu until they protracted business
operation to a level worth registering.

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 1.2 VISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUES

1.2.1 MISSION
To provide the outstanding quality products and services at the leading rates in the market.

1.2.2 VISION
When entrusted with opportunity to serve you, they consecrate themselves to ensure that you;
 Benefit from their professional team who will play their part to advance the business.
 Benefit from the reliable voucher and guarantees they offer.
 Experience satisfactory on-call from their team.
 Cut down on costs attributable to their very competitive and considerate pricing on their
goods and services.

1.2.3 CORE VALUES

Their core values are constituent to the continuity of Blackberry Enterprises and consequentially
create a deep sense of identity, belonging, purpose in their people, products and services.
These values are:
 Accountability and transparency
 Impartiality and team work
 Commitment and Hard work
 Integrity
 Discipline
 Loyalty

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 1.3 ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE

1.3.1 Line organizational structure

BlackBerry Enterprises uses the un-complex type of organizational structure called ‘Line
organizational structure. Its authority flows from top to bottom, hence allow each Departmental
head to have control over their Department. This kind of structure adopted at Blackberry
Enterprises has the following Departments:
 Shop or marketing Department
 Sewing Department
 Knitting Department
 Cutting Department
 Printing Department
 Embroidery Department
 Storage Department
 Administration Department

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 1.4. OPERATIONS

The BlackBerry Enterprises conducts its operations on a daily basis, starting from 8:00Am to
5:00Pm on weekdays. The operations involve the following:
1.4.1 Receiving orders from customers
The orders are received from customers who purchased in bulk and routine customers who buy
in small quantities. The administration Department is responsible for the coordination of all
Departmental duties.
1.4.2Marketing
The organization undertakes active marketing of their products initiated by marketing
Department officer. This involves travelling to different schools and other institutions to look for
probable purchaser.
1.4.3Product processing
Once the orders have been successfully collected from the marketing Department, production
processing is ustiered at the sewing, printing, knitting and embroidery Departments, based on the
nature of the orders secured.
1.4.4 Core Products
The core products in Blackberry Enterprise include:
1.4.5 uniform
From pre-school to secondary and tertiary institutions, they supply stylish and comfortable
uniforms for students in all sizes.
1.4.6 School Accessory
It is also the go-to for high quality and durable school basics such as bags, blankets, bed sheets,
towels, pillow, shoes, mattresses, basins, and buckets among others.
1.4.7Promotional merchandize
Brand products and give away for events and marketing such as T-shirts, Hoodies, Caps and
Bags.
1.4.8 Sports gear
It also provides legit sportswear such as shoes, boots, T-shirts, shorts, tracksuits, uniforms and
balls of different games.

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1.5 ACHIEVEMENTS
BlackBerry Enterprises has achieved a lot as from the last 30 years. The achievements are as
follows:
 Competitive price which is fairly low
 Highly skilled workers
 Adoption of cutting-age technology in production
 Strong good will due to quality product offered
 Good management strategies that ensure growth and customer satisfaction
 Leader in design and development
 Rapid delivery of customers’ orders.

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1.6 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DAILY ACTIVITIES AS PER SECTION

1.6.1Cutting Section
Here I learned how to place the fabric on tension before cutting. Not only that, I also learned to
use different patterns on a fabric when cutting. I placed fabric on folds when cutting to avoid
time wastage.

1.6.2Market/shop section
In this section, I learned how to sell garments according to types/characteristics of the fiber of
fabric used on the garment.

1.6.3Knitting section
Here, I learned to use hand manual machine to make fabric from yarns. I made fabrics of
different colors while some were made of same color. I also learned to make pullovers using
knitted fabrics.

1.6.4Sewing section
I learned how draft different types of garment such as trousers. Dustcoat, round skirt, dresses,
shirts, and even pleaded skirts. I also learned how to make a dress using elastic and fabric to
form gathers. Not only that but also learned how to decorate a garment using different methods
like using buttons of different collour with the fabric, using zip, using a fabric with different
colours.i learned to make a patch pocket, inseam pocket and a welt pocket. I learned how to
make a patch pocket, inseam pocket and a welt pocket.

1.6.5Pattern making section

I learned how to draft and make different patterns such as sleeve patterns and finally make the
patterns using an iron sheet which is flexible and then store the patterns in a well dry place to
avoid rusting.

1.6.6Printing Section
I learned two types of printing. That is heat transfer printing method and screen printing method.
The labels are placed on the garment the heat degree is set on the machine according to the type
of fabric used to make the garment.
The garment is placed into the machine then time is set for the printing process.

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Not only that but I also learned how to make screen used in screen printing. In screen printing,
the logo/picture is already drowned on the screen. The ink such as water soluble ink and PCV is
used in printing. After screen printing is done, the printed part is dried.

1.6.7Embroidery section
I learned how to set a logo in the computer and transfer it to the flash disc, which is used to
transfer the logo onto the pantograph during computerized embroidery machine sewing. The
flash is placed into the computer, thus help the machine to sew the logo.
I also learned how to set speed, color, and size of the logo using computer. Canvas is used during
sewing of logos on the garment to allow stiffness and it also help to sew the letters straight.
There are two types of threads used in embroidery: polyester and Rayon threads. They are
mainly used due to their strengths and durability.

1.6.8Ironing section
I learned how to iron skirt and trousers. Also learned how to use a pressure ironing machine to
iron the garments.

1.6.9 Store section

In this section I learned how to arrange garments in the shelves according to their size, type and
color.

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1.7 PURPOSE OF THE ATTACHMENT
During my attachment with Blackberry Enterprises, I was able to develop my skills through
asking questions, observing and doing more practice such as making different patterns on
garments, cutting the fabric, sewing, printing, knitting process, ironing, drawing a logo using
computer and embroidery through computer among others. I truly found more positive
experience to be relevant in improving my carrier skills.
My role at the Blackberry Enterprises was to learn more skills and do more research about my
carrier and professional development through asking questions, observation, practicing doing
myself and with the help of electronic gadgets such as laptop among others. I worked directly
with the entire team and supervisor in my attachment deployments.

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1.8 CHALLENGES
There is no ample parking space for customers, mostly during the month of January and
December holidays. Equally there is wastage of fabric during cutting of the garment designs or
patterns.

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1.9 RESOLUTIONS TO THE CHALLANGES
I would like to suggest the following to be done to create a good parking space for customers at
BlackBerry Enterprises.:
 The administration Department to invent a way of raising finance
 The administration Department to design a good parking space for customers based on their
estimated customer service at a time.
On fabric wastage, I would suggest the following remedies:
 Adopt the technique of complex pattern
 Use weights to prevent movement of patterns pieces in place.
 Cut pieces one at a time.

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1.10 FINDINGS
According to my study and research during this period of attachment, i found that the BlackBerry
Enterprises has many achievements compared to the challenges. The organization has employed
many people, and hence improved their living standard. It has also created good rapport due to
good quality products and efficient service offered, especially the garment making.

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1.11 RECOMMENDATION
I recommend schools and individual parents to consider buying school uniforms from
BlackBerry Enterprises. Also to other business owners, to consider collaborating with
BlackBerry to get services like Branding, printing marketing among others.
I equally recommend to those who are seeking attachment and employment to visit BlackBerry
Enterprises because it is a place conducive for skill development.

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1.12 CONCLISION
In my conclusion, BlackBerry Enterprises is an effective organization and competent in its
garment production. The working environment is conducive and meets the standard as per the
occupation safety and health requirements. It has highly skilled and competent human resource
that is able to meet the needs of customers.

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 APPENDICES

APPENDIX I: Attachment recommendation letter

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