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Industrial Construction: Examples of Industrial Projects

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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. As we’ve mentioned, industrial construction is built in proximity to transportation and needs space to accommodate heavy machinery. Location is another difference.

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The Four Actions Framework – For Strategic Project Managers

The Strategic Project Manager

The framework encourages companies to rethink industry boundaries and focus on innovation rather than competition, ultimately leading to the creation of new market space. Raise – They raised the level of innovation and efficiency in the aerospace industry by focusing on rapid prototyping and iterative design processes.

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

LiquidPlanner

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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Empowering Innovation: The Rise of Citizen Developers

Wrike

In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving digital landscape, innovation is the driving force behind success. With advancements in technology, there has been a paradigm shift in the way organizations approach innovation. But how did the concept of citizen developers come into existence?

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Smart Manufacturing: Examples & Benefits

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All of this allows manufacturers to innovate faster and get those new products to market quickly. The smart factory also improves quality detection, maintenance, machine collaboration, material transportation, energy management and security. What Industries Use Smart Manufacturing? In the U.S.,

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How to Calculate Manufacturing Cycle Time (Formula Included)

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It can help manufacturers innovate faster, become more competitive in the marketplace and even retain employees. Move time is when materials and products are transported between the warehouse and workstations or the load and unloading time. Learn more Why Is It Important to Calculate Cycle Time In Manufacturing?

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Innovation in project management: Inspiration from Dubai

Susanne Madsen

I recently spoke at Dubai International Project Management Forum ( DIPMF ) and was struck by the innovative theme of the conference. Already when I prepared for my presentation the organisers said, “Innovation is a big thing down here”, and indeed it is. But apart from my books, how innovative have I really been?