ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Manufacturing is all about production. Having that production work more efficiently will help manufacturers make more products and get those products to their customers faster. Cycle time is one of the key performance indicators (KPIs) that manufacturers use to measure the time they spend working on an item.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 18, 2023

Production and manufacturing are often seen as the same thing. It’s important to understand the differences, especially if you’re involved in the manufacturing industry. Let’s explore production vs. manufacturing. We’ll also highlight many free templates that can help if you’re involved in production or manufacturing.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

There’s also a section for knowledge transfer, which codifies the process of passing down organizational and technical knowledge from the person leaving the role to the one taking their place. In this case, we’ll look at Acme Manufacturing, which is placing an employee in its stock department.

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Epicflow Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The manufacturing industry faces numerous challenges that can affect the success of manufacturing project s, from supply chain issues to risks related to digital technology integration. Read on to arm yourself with the right knowledge and tools, and drive your manufacturing project s to successful delivery.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 24, 2024

Examples of capital projects include manufacturing plans and office buildings in the private sector and roads, railways, power plants and libraries in the public sector. Examples include implementing new technologies or developing a new procedure that boosts efficiency and productivity. This avoids confusion and delays.

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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 term scrum was introduced in a “Harvard Business Review” article from 1986 by Hirotaka Takeuchi and Ikujiro Nonaka.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Technical debt mounts as they succumb to pressure to split their focus. It is a long-term, sustainable approach that minimizes technical debt. Background My client was the IT department for a sporting goods manufacturer. When they showed the feature at Sprint Review, the buzz was incredible. The team was thrilled, too.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 30, 2024

By collecting and analyzing data they can make more insightful decisions about their business, whether they work in manufacturing, construction, professional services, IT or any industry. We’ll explain that first and go into the various features this technology-driven business intelligence tool has and what they can be used for.

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Epicflow Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Resource capacity planning is crucial for project success, and manufacturing projects are no exception. At the same time, it can become a real challenge in a dynamic and complex manufacturing environment. What is Manufacturing Capacity Planning Software? Top 10 Manufacturing Capacity Planning Tools 1.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 4, 2025

Method statements are commonly used in construction, engineering, manufacturing and high-risk industries, where detailed planning and risk management are essential. Whether in manufacturing, logistics or facility management, these documents ensure that employees follow the correct procedures, reducing errors and improving overall efficiency.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 22, 2024

Manufacturers have a handful of processes they use to make their products. There are five types of manufacturing processes: repetitive, discrete, job shop, continuous process and batch process manufacturing. First, we’ll define batch production and list examples of industries that use it to manufacture their products.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Constraints and Limitations: Identifies any restrictions such as budget, time, technology or resource constraints that could impact the deliverables development and implementation. Below are two examples of acceptance criteria: one for a manufacturing project and another for a user story in software development.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 3, 2023

High-fidelity user prototypes test usability, live data prototypes test behavior with data, low-fidelity user prototypes test the value proposition and feasibility prototypes test technical limitations. Once you’ve done the due diligence and have shown that the product is viable, you’ll want to build a physical product prototype.

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MPUG

AUGUST 13, 2024

This article offers a review of some multifaceted approaches of various cost improvement strategies , from immediate actions to long-term frameworks. 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

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Whether you’re a big or small business and no matter what product you manufacture or service you provide, you’re always looking to deliver the highest quality and greatest value for your customers. Company resources, such as staffing, materials, equipment and technology, are all part of the optimization process of operations management.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

You’ll never be able to anticipate every risk event that could occur in a project, but by doing the due diligence, you’re able to have a risk management plan in place to respond quickly before project risks become real problems and sidetrack the whole project. Download our free risk register template for Excel.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

The time value of money is about the potential rate of return on the investment as well as the reduced purchasing power over time due to inflation. It looks at company processes, such as product manufacturing, to figure out which stages of the process are best for investing. Conducting a feasibility study is a good idea.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Lets give Primavera vs. MS Project its due and examine where they excel and where they fall short. Now, its time to give the other side its due. Related Primavera and Microsoft Content This isnt the only time weve reviewed Primavera and Microsoft products. But fair is fair. What Is Primavera P6? Dont make a decision quite yet.

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MPUG

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

One might conclude that agile approaches to project management, such as Scrum, mean there is no need for gate reviews. We say the same thing if one adopts gate reviews for every product development project. Let’s explore a typical product development project’s phases, goals, and metrics reviewed at each gate.

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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. Second, innovative technology may not bring the expected results at once.

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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

AUGUST 11, 2022

It’s a way to look at your project, whether it’s project management, construction or manufacturing, and figure out how to execute it for the best value. Also called value analysis, it reviews new or existing products during the design phase of a project and determines how certain substitutions can reduce costs while increasing product value.

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Epicflow Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Engineering projects deal with the design, development, and implementation of processes or technologies; they can be executed in civil, mechanical, software, or electric engineering: e.g., designing buildings, creating new devices, implementing manufacturing automation systems, etc. What is Engineering Project Management?

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Scrum.org

JUNE 21, 2022

Teams that approach their work from a product perspective find this cross-functionality easier to achieve than teams that organize around the technologies required to deliver the product. Although having some technology teams in your organization might be necessary, product teams should be the default because of their many advantages.

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LiquidPlanner

JANUARY 26, 2022

When you work through manufacturing projects, you face some unique challenges, often with a lot at stake. Let’s look at some of the challenges specific to project teams working in the manufacturing industry—and how to solve these problems using project management practices and a dynamic, planning intelligence tool.

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2021

That’s due to: an increase in the number of jobs requiring project management-oriented skills (i.e. most knowledge work jobs as well as industries where PM has traditionally been important) higher demand due to economic growth retirement rates. PMI reports an expected global need for 25 million new project professionals by 2030.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 19, 2022

Workflow diagrams were introduced in the manufacturing industry in the late 1880s to help with production process improvement. For example, activities could be ordering, billing, financial services or manufacturing. Keep in mind who will use the workflow diagram, technical or non-technical, as that will also inform the diagram used.

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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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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Companies always need to review and revise their operational strategy to stay competitive and on track to meet their company-wide goals. Every step that leads to manufacturing and what happens after the product is manufactured is detailed. Review and Revise. What Is Operational Strategy? Cost-Driven Strategies.

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Planio

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The gate at the end of each stage is used as a review point to check if the project is still on track before proceeding to the next stage. Regular gates provide checkpoints for oversight and review, ensuring projects cant spiral out of control. But, this sort of phased approach to project management isnt new. Reduces risks.

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Inloox

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

While the book primarily focuses on IT and operations, its lessons transcend technical teams and offer universal – and more importantly practical - insights into effective project management. Manage Technical Debt Proactively Insight: The story underscores how neglected technical debt can cripple progress.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 10, 2021

Much like the lean movement in manufacturing, companies that embraced it wholeheartedly were the ones that ultimately see the competitive edge that it provides. In lean manufacturing, we can optimise the production of pre-developed products through the nature of its predictable production. Manufacturing lives in the predictive world.

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Software Review Technical Review Planning Manufacturing 230

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 12, 2023

5 Capterra review: 4.1/5 Capterra review: 4.7 Capterra review: 4.3 Capterra review: 4.6 Capterra review: 4.4 Capterra review: 4.5 This Procore alternative is used by architects, builders, engineers, designers, manufacturers, 3D artists and production teams.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 16, 2021

It’s the management of purchasing, receiving, reviewing and approving purchase orders. Software: Technology can further add to your purchase management by using software that identifies supply chain problems and adds efficiencies. The purchase requisition can be for business operations or manufacturing.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Over time as technology improved, the tools available to use continued to do the same. Along these lines, there’s a notion some project managers are hyper-technical, and therefore challenging to work with. The tools people prefer to use have always been the catalyst for change. This is only partially true, like many stereotypes.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

Personally, I think employers value work experience over a degree, so a degree in project management, while it will show that you have the technical and soft skills, will not ensure you a job. That’s due to: an increase in the number of jobs requiring project management-oriented skills (i.e. That’s about 2.3 million new jobs a year.

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