Commonly Used Abbreviated Words Used In Textiles Arena

RMG	Ready Made Garment
ISO	International Organization for Standardization
GATT	General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
CIF	Cost, insurance and freight
CM	Cut and Make
COP	Cost of Production
EIN	Exporter Identification Number
FDI	Foreign Direct Investment
FOB	Free on Board
GSP	Generalized System of Preferences
L/C	Letter of Credit
P.S.I.	Pre-shipment Inspection
COC	Code of Conduct
EPZ	Export Processing Zone
BTMA	Bangladesh Textile Mills Association
BGMEA	Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and exporters Association
BKMEA	Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and exporters Association
EPB	Export Promotion Bureau
GTZ	German Technical Cooperation
CAD	Computer Aided Design
CAM	Computer Aided Manufacturing
ERP	Enterprise Resource Planning
MRP	Material Requirement Planning
CAP	Corrective Action Plan
AQL	Acceptable Quality Level
CSR	Corporate Social Responsibility
ETI	Ethical Trading Initiative
BSCI	Business Social Compliance Initiative
WRAP	Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production
QC	Quality Control
QA	Quality Assurance
FRI	Final Random Inspection
IPC	In- process check
PPC	Pre production check
IPC	Initial production check
ETP	Effluent Treatment Plant
ETA	Estimated Time of Arrival
ETD	Estimated Time of Departure
SOP	Standard Operating Procedure
P.O.	Purchase Order
PSS	Product Specification Sheet