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Production vs. Manufacturing: Key Differences

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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. What Is Production?

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Kanban History: Origin & Expansion Across Industries

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Kanban history has informed everything from manufacturing to software development. For those unsure what kanban is, we’ll first explain the kanban system and then go into kanban history from its development to its uses in manufacturing, project management and software development. Kanban as a name came later.

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Kanban vs. Scrum: What’s the Difference?

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As a project manager, it’s important to understand the difference between kanban and scrum so you can determine the best approach for your team. So, which is the best project management method if we compare kanban vs. scrum? What Is the Difference Between Scrum and Kanban? What Is Kanban?

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Kanban in Manufacturing: Main Uses & Benefits

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Kanban in manufacturing originated in World War II where it was used in the manufacturing of Spitfires for the Royal Air Force in the UK. After the war, the Japanese car manufacturer Toyota looked at how supermarkets stocked only what they expected to sell at a given time. This led to improvements in manufacturing efficiency.

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Creating a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Procurement

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Suppliers and contractors deliver those products and services that help fulfill the project. A request for quotation differs from a request for proposal or request for information. This process is especially important to companies that need a constant supply of a standard product, such as manufacturers.

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Discrete Manufacturing: Definition, Benefits and Examples

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People have been manufacturing goods for a very long time. From working with hands to using machinery, the advances in manufacturing aren’t isolated to tools but also methods. There is process manufacturing, which mixes ingredients, and the other major method is called discrete manufacturing.

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Tactical Planning: Creating a Tactical Plan for Your Business

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Let’s dive a bit deeper into the subject and explain how it differs from other types of planning, its benefits and more. Tactical Planning vs. Strategic Planning We’ve already noted how tactical planning differs from strategic planning. What Is Tactical Planning? Operational planning is done by the lower layer of management.

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