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Industrial Construction: Examples of Industrial Projects

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Finally, we’ll offer links to a few free construction project management templates to help manage industrial construction projects. This is why industrial construction has special conveyance requirements, such as 24/7 shipping and receiving and accessibility to air and rail transport or major highways.

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7 Logical Fallacies That Can Harm Your Decision Making (With Examples)

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If this person is arguing, say, why a project must be aware of a certain risk, and you dismiss them because they’re always complaining, you’re making a logical fallacy. Plus, being innovative requires taking risks and being aggressive. That means a retreat from innovation, which is bad business. Argument from Authority.

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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. What Is Six Sigma?

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Smart Manufacturing: Examples & Benefits

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Project management software can be a tool for achieving these goals. ProjectManager is award-winning project management software that delivers real-time data that enhances control and facilitates smart manufacturing. But a smart factory connects all the siloed systems together, such as the people, assets and data management.

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How to Calculate Manufacturing Cycle Time (Formula Included)

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Finally, we show how project management software can help with manufacturing. Manufacturers need to plan, manage and track the production line and cycle time is one of the metrics that helps them determine if they’re manufacturing as efficiently as possible. That means a reduction in multitasking and managing dependencies.

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ERP systems explained simply

Inloox

Now, it was possible to specifically coordinate modules such as contract management, purchasing or work time tracking. The focus is on the management and automation of business processes in a wide variety of areas. Functions for managing production orders and material requirements planning can also be of great benefit.

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If Risk Is Your Business, Do It Better Than Captain Kirk

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Kirk once said, “ Risk is our business ”—nothing great can be accomplished if you’re not willing to take some risks. I like to say, “If failure isn’t an option, then innovation isn’t an opportunity.” However, risk must be managed carefully. From the beginning, there are signs that this is a very high-risk project.

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