ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Simply put, quality control in manufacturing is important. Quality control in manufacturing means your customers get what they’ve paid for. A happy customer leads to brand loyalty which creates long-term profits for your company. Quality control isn’t limited to manufacturing, of course. Learn more.

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MAY 18, 2022

For as long as there has been manufacturing, people have been working to increase efficiency. Using technology to achieve efficiency is called advanced manufacturing. As technologies have become more innovative, advanced manufacturing technology also improves. What Is Advanced Manufacturing? Learn more.

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MAY 18, 2022

For as long as there has been manufacturing, people have been working to increase efficiency. Using technology to achieve efficiency is called advanced manufacturing. As technologies have become more innovative, advanced manufacturing technology also improves. What Is Advanced Manufacturing? Learn more.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 10, 2022

Contract manufacturing lets businesses, which may not have the resources or the funds to invest in heavy machinery, collaborate with other companies to fill orders. Let’s take a closer look at the types of contract manufacturing and some examples of how it works! What Is Contract Manufacturing? Types of Contract Manufacturing.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 19, 2024

Managers want to stay on budget and resources cost money, which is why they use a request for quote (RFQ) to get pricing from suppliers and contractors. We’ll show you why and when you need to use an RFQ. This process is especially important to companies that need a constant supply of a standard product, such as manufacturers.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 17, 2024

To better understand what a sales order is, we’ll define the term, list what should be included and outline the sales order process. A sales order is a document the seller creates for internal use in processing a customer order. The transaction between buyer and seller is documented at every stage, and this paperwork serves a purpose.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Production capacity is an essential metric for manufacturers. To better understand production capacity, we’ll define the term and go into greater detail as to its importance in manufacturing. We’ll end with several ways in which manufacturers can increase their production capacity and how software can help with planning.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 24, 2024

If so, you should send a sales order back to the customer confirming the order and specifying details such as a description of the products to be manufactured, scheduled delivery date, quantity, total cost and more. Get your free Sales Order Template Use this free Sales Order Template for Excel to manage your projects better.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 5, 2024

Maintenance is an essential part of industries from construction to manufacturing. This includes prioritizing which equipment has the greatest return on investment or is most frequently used and the repair or replacement costs. A maintenance schedule ensures those tasks are done regularly. What Is a Maintenance Schedule?

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 10, 2024

Some manufacturers send a sales order to their customers to confirm that they’ve approved their purchase order. Placing an order and receiving it seems straightforward. But the only reason it feels effortless is because of order management. We’ll explain what order management is and explore how an order management process is conducted.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 3, 2024

Once a product has been manufactured, how does it reach the customer? There’s also short-term storage in a warehouse or distribution center involved. Order processing is the workflow that helps manufacturers plan their production schedule to ensure that customer orders are prepared and delivered to the right place.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 15, 2023

When a contractor bids on a project or a manufacturer takes on a job, they need to have an accurate forecast of the price for the project to make a profit, which is why job costing is so important. We’ll go over all, plus explain when to use job costing and provide an example of job costing to make sure the definition is clear.

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JANUARY 2, 2024

It breaks down the long-term strategic plans of more than two or three years into short-term plans. It breaks down the long-term strategic plans of more than two or three years into short-term plans. Tactical planning tells you how to get there. What Is Tactical Planning? This can apply to a business or a project team.

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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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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

A capital project is a significant, long-term, major investment that’s tasked with adding to or improving on an existing capital asset. Corporations also engage in capital projects, but those are more along the lines of developing a manufacturing plant or erecting an office building. What Is a Capital Project?

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 11, 2023

Planning and scheduling production is just the starting point in manufacturing. Production control is the way that managers keep track of the work being done in the manufacturing facility. Production control is about monitoring and controlling all aspects of a manufacturer’s production and operation. What Is Production Control?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The use of the word industrial is to separate this type of construction from other types of construction. That is, industrial construction refers to the building of structures for a business that manufactures goods. That is, industrial construction refers to the building of structures for a business that manufactures goods.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

There are many production methods and types of production, but before explaining those steps, it’s important to understand the term. Therefore, project management software is used to streamline the process and deliver quality without overspending or extending the production time. These activities are also part of the routing step.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 6, 2024

We are used to thinking of the workplace with an outdated mental model – the manufacturing line. The manufacturing line is a linear process, that follows a simple, repeating, input-to-output plan. The nature of the modern business environment is constantly evolving. Project management has wrought much change.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Resource planning, resource allocation and resource utilization are all under the umbrella term of organizational resources. At a high level, use our Gantt chart roadmaps to get an overview of all your projects on a visual timeline. Parts and components (also subassemblies) are all used in building the final product.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 29, 2023

If you don’t have the materials, you can’t manufacture a product. It’s part of the larger supply chain in manufacturing and includes everything from procurement of raw materials and labor and logistics to the costs involved and a production timeframe. The production schedule is a list of all the products that are to be manufactured.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 25, 2023

Whether you’re manufacturing products or delivering a service, project management software can help you with the cost of quality. Whether you’re manufacturing products or delivering a service, project management software can help you with the cost of quality. However, there’s a fourth constraint that’s less discussed: quality.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

A project management methodology is a set of principles, tools and techniques that are used to plan, execute and manage projects. Here’s a quick overview of the most commonly used project management methods that you can use. Here’s a quick overview of the most commonly used project management methods that you can use.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 19, 2023

From the world of manufacturing comes an approach called lean construction. But lean manufacturing and lean construction are two different things. Lean construction adopts the principles and practices of lean manufacturing and applies them to building processes. There’s more than one way to manage a construction project.

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MAY 9, 2023

Resources are anything used to deliver project tasks including materials, equipment, labor and more. Then, you have to know all the resources, from the tools your team will use to the team you’ll assemble. Let’s define each of these terms and provide an example to illustrate it for better understanding.

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AUGUST 31, 2023

Businesses are always looking for ways to improve their practices. But is it possible to structure a process of continuous improvement at your company so that it aligns with your preferred management tools, team morale and overall objectives? In other words, can that process of continuous improvement prove productive and worthwhile?

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NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Every step that leads to manufacturing and what happens after the product is manufactured is detailed. In other words, the operational strategy for manufacturing a product line will have goals that work in tandem with the company’s larger business strategy. What Is Operational Strategy? Learn more. Corporate Strategy.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Manufacturing requires the right balance of many factors. One of the most important is the inventory—the materials and components needed for the manufacturing process. To this end, the manufacturing industry developed material requirements planning (MRP) to improve inventory efficiency. What Is Material Requirements Planning?

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Wrike

AUGUST 28, 2023

Lean Manufacturing is a methodology that aims to streamline business operations and eliminate waste in order to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity. In this article, we will dive deep into the principles, benefits, and challenges of implementing Lean Manufacturing.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Lean project management focuses on delivering a manufacturing project with more value and less waste. It does this by systematically eliminating waste in the value stream of the lean manufacturing process. The lean manufacturing methodology has 5 lean principles, value, value stream, pull system, continuous flow and perfection.

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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. What matters in the long term for an organization's survival is the pace of innovation. The use of open-source or standard components facilitates this approach.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 28, 2023

We’ll explain what workload analysis is and when you should be using it in your project. Then we’ll outline the steps you need to take for workload distribution, list some tools you can use for workload capacity and why it’s important. Learn more When Should You Use Workload Analysis? The best way to do this is task by task.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

In the fast-paced and demanding world of manufacturing, efficient project management plays a crucial role in achieving success. The ability to streamline processes, optimize resources, and meet tight deadlines is essential for manufacturers looking to gain a competitive edge.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Pull and push marketing are two marketing strategies that are used to sell products or services to an audience. That can be by publishing content on a website and using SEO to draw them to it or a social media post that goes viral. It’s an efficient method of push marketing for getting the most views and long-term brand impressions.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Smart manufacturing is the same thing; it’s a way to produce better with emerging technologies. Just as a smartphone is a leap forward from the old-fashioned cell phone, so is smart manufacturing to traditional manufacturing. Of course, manufacturing has a long history and has made many advancements over time.

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DECEMBER 15, 2021

If you’re a manufacturer, you need to know about supplier relationship management (SRM). That’s why managing your relationships with suppliers and vendors is critical to keeping a manufacturing enterprise viable. SRM is used by professionals involved in managing supply chains. Supplier Relationship Management Benefits.

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AUGUST 18, 2021

Aggregate planning is a method for analyzing, developing and maintaining a manufacturing plan with an emphasis on uninterrupted, consistent production. Aggregate planning is most often focused on targeted sales forecasts, inventory management and production levels in the mid-term (3-to-18-month) future. How to Create an Aggregate Plan.

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