Scrum.org

JANUARY 5, 2023

This time we are focussing on the following Agile principle – “Agile processes promote sustainable development. Agile approaches like Scrum have long promoted the importance of working at a sustainable pace. Research in manufacturing industries generally shows that working long hours has a negative impact of productivity.

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MPUG

AUGUST 13, 2024

In the dynamic world of engineering project management, cost improvement is not merely a necessity but the lifeblood of sustainable success. Additionally, if our project produces a product, the associated material and manufacturing costs will impact the product’s pricing and sales.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

When to Use It: The Waterfall approach is great for manufacturing and construction projects , which are highly structured, and when it’s too expensive to pivot or change anything after the fact. The car company applied it to their lean manufacturing model, known as the Toyota production system. Lean Methodology.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 28, 2018

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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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 24, 2024

It is a long-term, sustainable approach that minimizes technical debt. Background My client was the IT department for a sporting goods manufacturer. A New Approach: Product Thinking In a product model, teams are given problems to solve instead of projects to complete. I have changed some details to maintain client confidentiality.)

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Epicflow Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Have you ever faced unexpected setbacks in a manufacturing project that affected its timeline and budget? Neglecting these risks can lead to project delays, budget overruns, and even project failure, which will negatively impact a manufacturer’s reputation. For example, the manufacturing industry in the U.S.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 31, 2022

Operational efficiency is another way to look at work when you’re delivering a service or product, particularly popular in manufacturing. Let’s start with the definition and explore how to improve operational efficiency in addition to ways that using project management software can help manufacturers. What Is Operational Efficiency?

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

85% is a world-class distinction for discrete manufacturers. 60% is a typical grade for discrete manufacturers. 40% is usually when manufacturers are not using TPM. That is, whatever manufactured pieces are not up to the quality standards which you set. It works by percentage: 100% is perfect. Aim for this!

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Inloox

JANUARY 5, 2022

Sustainability & social responsibility. When traditional industries such as manufacturing or large, change-averse corporations began experimenting with it, one thing was certain: Agile is here to stay. When selecting projects, increasing attention is being paid to sustainability and responsible implementation.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 18, 2019

These sources include suppliers, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers. The field is anything but static, with developments continuing to this day, including taking into consideration issues of sustainability, as well as other ethical concerns, and incorporating risk management. The Challenge of Control.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

But is there a unifying theory of improvement, and if so, can it be sustained? The idea of always making small improvements is not dissimilar to lean manufacturing, especially with the emphasis of eliminating waste. The question is how can one improve? There are many answers, from educational and physical fitness to spirituality.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 11, 2018

The world wars required massive manufacturing initiatives that were very complex. After WWII, manufacturing that had been destroyed was rebuilt and new quality assurance concepts were introduced, such as more collaborative ideas for quality and a more comprehensive approach.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Maybe the company wants to scale and sustain its growth or increase productivity and efficiency. If you’re a manufacturer, this can help you reduce employee mistakes on their jobs. If they’re manufacturers, they might prefer our robust task lists. Whatever the objectives, process implementation is how they achieve these goals.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 10, 2025

If you're looking to strengthen your technical practices and build high-quality software, our Technical Excellence Program helps teams embed sustainable development practices. It only improved with additional guidance, highlighting that even minimal principle-based checks are essential for producing clean, maintainable code.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 19, 2024

At least, the 1950's were when project management emerged as a discipline to help manufacturing, construction and government initiatives deliver more reliably and with greater repeatability. Sustainability The journey to net zero is top of mind for many forward-thinking organizations, and projects have a huge part to play.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 27, 2022

They can be simple or complex and cover everything from codes, safety plans and sustainability standards to civil engineering, landscape architecture, structural and architectural drawings, as well as plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems. Construction drawings are also part of the paperwork. A5 sheets are about interior elevations.

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LiquidPlanner

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Anyone who has ever led a manufacturing project can attest to the fact that they have unique challenges. Nearly all projects iterate through some version of the “planning, execution and control” cycle, but manufacturing takes that to new levels. Now it is used in many of the best manufacturing companies around the world.

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Velociteach

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Projects are instrumental in defining an organization’s vision for a more sustainable future. Dr. Joel Carboni talks about Sustainable Project Management, and the goal to achieve a stated objective while considering the project outcome’s entire lifecycle to ensure a net positive environmental, social, and economic impact.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 7, 2024

Kevin Smithwick Kevin Smithwick is an accomplished Global Director with demonstrated success in manufacturing, operational excellence, supply chain management, corporate marketing, financial systems and product design.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 16, 2024

Like the manufacturer of the JAS 39E Saab Gripen fighter, a handful of players are relying on Scrum to radically improve their economic competitiveness. That's more than 5,000 a year, while a traditional manufacturer makes at best two to four a year. However, not all is lost.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Consumers are demonstrating a significant preference for sustainable products and socially responsible corporations (SRC). The Nielsen Company, a global market research company, published it’s insights into sustainable shoppers , revealing: 81 percent of shoppers “feel strongly that companies should help improve the environment”.

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Epicflow Blog

APRIL 22, 2020

As the manufacturing industry is one of the biggest and most important ones in every country, it should comply with the world standard and meet the customers’ requirements. Thus, every manufacturing field should comply with these rules, otherwise, they will lose the demand. Read more: Project Management Trends in Manufacturing.

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Epicflow Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

How can manufacturers ensure production efficiency and competitiveness? One of the effective solutions is digital transformation — the implementation of innovative technologies into every manufacturing aspect helps production companies enhance their capabilities, shorten products’ time to market, and satisfy customers’ demands.

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Epicflow Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

How is the manufacturing landscape going to look like in the near future? In a few words, the industry is going to evolve in three major areas: implementing recent technological advancements (Industry 4.0), finding ways to address post-pandemic challenges, and meeting sustainability requirements.

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LiquidPlanner

APRIL 12, 2018

Without all work being done by the team captured in one place, we had little visibility to what sustaining engineering efforts were underway, who was working on them, and how that work affected new product development efforts and timelines. It was time-consuming, and things often deviated from the original plan rather quickly.

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Leading Agile

JANUARY 21, 2021

The three systems include a System of Delivery, a System of Transformation, and a System of Sustainability. – [Announcer] This is Mike Cottmeyer’s talk from Agile Arizona, The Executive’s Guide to Large-Scale Agile Transformation and Sustaining an Adaptive Enterprise. And so sustainable business agility.

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Project Accelerator News

JANUARY 15, 2025

Adoption of AI tools has been seen across all sectors, with the manufacturing sector leading the way with 78% of project managers stating AI has been integrated into project management processes at their organisation. Over three months, sustained training and iterative updates ensured widespread adoption.

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The Strategic Project Manager

JULY 15, 2024

Whole Foods Market strategically positioned itself within the organic and natural foods category, recognizing the growing consumer demand for healthier, more sustainable food options. The company built a reputation for being a trusted source of healthy, sustainable food options.

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Technical Review Retail Sustainability Influencer 52

NimbleWork

OCTOBER 11, 2024

For instance, if data indicates a growing interest in sustainable products, marketers can adjust their messaging to highlight eco-friendly initiatives, ensuring relevance and resonance with target audiences. AI is fundamentally reshaping the manufacturing landscape by optimizing production processes and enhancing operational efficiency.

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Epicflow Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

How can manufacturers ensure the successful delivery of their complex projects under conditions of increasing uncertainty and a lack of required human resources? Read the article to gain insight into the specifics of manufacturing project management and learn useful recommendations on the effective orchestration of projects in the industry.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The Counterpoint: Where Scrum Struggles By contrast, pure Scrum suffocates in environments like heavily regulated industries, traditional manufacturing, stuck in the industrial paradigm of the 20th century, and bureaucratic government agencies.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Providing guiding vision for shared goal setting is, in my opinion, the most important focus area, and the one that survives even after the organization and culture are largely self-managing and self-sustaining. The goals they inspire others to contribute to and make their own are strategic, and are generally customer or market focused.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 23, 2022

Product Development is not like manufacturing; it’s not like an assembly line or recipe. This is the bulk of the work and can carry on indefinitely — work toward being self-funded and sustainable. We can (and must) change course as new information is uncovered. Rather, it’s a creative process that requires iteration.

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Inloox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Summary and conclusion Kanban and Scrum are complementary methods rather than competitors and can go "hand in hand" without any problems, because they both target the sustainable delivery of high quality products and services in the shortest possible time. Better task management: The new Kanban board + video presenting new features.

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Productivity Land

MAY 24, 2024

For instance, manufacturing firms can utilize software to model production scenarios and pinpoint bottlenecks or efficiency enhancements prior to implementing changes in the physical setting. Improved Sustainability Initiatives Digital twin software also significantly contributes to sustainability efforts.

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

When other firms possess similar resources or capabilities, a firm cannot achieve a sustained competitive advantage. It helps to identify areas where they have a sustainable competitive advantage. This enhances long-term profitability and sustainability.

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Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Sustainability Manufacturing 98

Binfire

DECEMBER 19, 2023

It helps apparel companies manage everything from design and manufacturing to distribution and customer service. Sustainable and Ethical Fashion In 2024, sustainable and ethical fashion is increasingly focused on reducing environmental impacts. A fashion ERP specifically caters to this dynamic environment.

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