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Acumatica Construction Edition: Key Features and Integrations

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It’s a popular tool for companies looking to manage their finances, employees and aspects of their projects and tasks. Acumatica is online ERP software that businesses across industries use to help with their accounting, financial reporting and customer relationship management (CRM). This can be done with integrations.

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Trello vs. Jira: In-Depth Software Comparison

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Trello leans heavily on kanban boards, but Jira offers that and scrum and sprint boards. Other departments that use Jira include HR, finance, operations and marketing for task management, approving workflows and changing requests. In the Trello vs. Jira match, both have similar features. Trello vs. Jira: Why Should You Choose Jira?

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Six Sigma: A Simple Guide for Project Managers

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There has been some backlash against Six Sigma over the recent years, some of which is warranted and will be discussed, but overall the process proves a valuable tool in reducing defects in product manufacturing, especially when paired with Agile thinking, lean manufacturing and capable project management tools. Lean Six Sigma.

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How to Create a Small Business Plan: A Quick Guide

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This includes products or services, the market, finances and more. These are three popular business plans for small businesses: The Lean Plan. A lean plan is just that—lean. A lean plan is especially useful during periods of rapid growth. A lean plan is not to be mistaken for a one-page business plan.

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Exercising Business Agility in Construction & Infrastructure: 5 Key Learnings

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Over the last 13 years, Ive been fortunate to work across a diverse range of industries: telecom, e-commerce, advertising, iGambling, finance, energy, and more recently, construction and infrastructure. This is where Lean Portfolio Management becomes a game-changer.

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Just-In-Time Manufacturing & Production (JIT): A Quick Guide

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The war left Japan without the working capital to finance big-batch, large inventory production methods that were the norm in other developed nations. Without that kind of cash flow, only a lean manufacturing methodology could allow Japan to stay competitive. Benefits of Just-In-Time Manufacturing.

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How to Fix 5 Project Management Skills Gaps

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Again, lean on the team to put together estimates that are reliable: working with the correct numbers makes everything easier and helps you avoid common scheduling mistakes ! Your project sponsor can connect you with someone in the Finance team who will be able to explain why project accounting should be done in the way that is mandated.

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