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MARCH 8, 2024

This construction document helps subcontractors understand what they need to do if they have any questions. We’ll also note the difference between an RFI in construction and other construction project management documents before going into the construction RFI process, the different types of RFIs and more.

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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. For example, there’s also a request for proposal, which is another business document. They fill out a request for quote document with the name of their company and contact information.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2023

There are many things that are needed when managing a project. An organizational process asset is a tangible resource that’s used to guide the management of an organization’s projects and operations. Our cloud-based software means you can access project documents anywhere and at any time.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The strategic goals will be communicated several ways, such as documentation and meetings, but often the most effective tool is the visual strategic map. Once the strategic plan is clear across the entire organization, project management software will help plan, manage and track those projects to successful completion.

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APRIL 17, 2024

The transaction between buyer and seller is documented at every stage, and this paperwork serves a purpose. One of those business documents is a sales order. To distinguish between other transactional documents, we’ll define a sales invoice and purchase order and how they differ from sales orders. What Is a Sales Order?

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Construction project management relies on good planning, experienced contractors and powerful construction project management software. While Procore is a known name in construction project management, many construction managers are looking for a Procore alternative. Procore falls short in many ways.

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

The construction phase plan is a critical construction project management document that helps to ensure a safe project. At the end of the blog, we’ll provide links to some related construction project management templates that can help you with your construction phase plan. What Is a Construction Phase Plan? Learn more.

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JANUARY 19, 2022

A workflow diagram lets you view the whole project in one flow chart. Every tool that helps define the project and make it more manageable is valuable. What Is a Workflow Diagram? What Is a Workflow Diagram? They can be hand-drawn, and are often used to quickly pitch a project by illustrating its workflow.

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APRIL 3, 2024

What is order fulfillment and how does it differ from order processing and order management? Order fulfillment is part of the larger supply chain management process, specifically, the receiving of goods and then processing and delivering orders to customers. ProjectManager’s kanban boards manage the order fulfillment process.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

If you’re researching which project management software to use, you’ve probably already compared Asana vs. ClickUp. Certainly, Asana is simple to use and pleasing to the eyes, while ClickUp is similar to Asana, but with software development tools. However, as project management tools, they both fall short. What Is Asana?

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OCTOBER 3, 2023

We’ll answer that first and then explain what activities occur during post-construction and the various types of documentation that are used. Finally, we’ll show how using project management software can help with post-construction. Project management software will help make this process more efficient.

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MAY 7, 2023

Project managers are often faced with the challenge of managing complex projects and ensuring that they stay on track. I’ll confess: when I started out as a project manager, this was a piece of jargon that honestly didn’t mean much at all? But what is an organizational process asset (OPA)? Think intranet or policy library.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2021

To make sure everyone works at capacity and keeps things moving forward, you need to implement workflow management. If you want to manage work effectively and efficiently, you need to understand workflow tools, such as workflow management software , and set up a workflow system that lets you continue improving the workflow process.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This is called a service request and controlling that process is called service request management. We’ll explain in more detail what service request management is and what a service request is, including examples to make it clearer. Then we’ll outline the steps of service request management from submission to follow-up and a lot more.

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APRIL 23, 2024

This is called operational project management. To better understand operational project management requires defining what an operational project is, how it differs from strategic projects and what operational project management is. What Is Operational Project Management? That doesn’t mean they’re the same.

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JANUARY 18, 2023

We’ll answer those questions as well as outline the process when managing construction change orders. To further help, there is a change order template included and, of course, how construction project management software goes even further. It’s a document that defines a change in the scope of work. Review Project Plan.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Product management is a way to organize the development, position and pricing of your product. It helps you manage every step of the process that sees your product go from concept to market. ProjectManager is award-winning project management software, but we understand that not everyone is ready to upgrade right away.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2023

A production order is a document that’s generated by a manufacturing company’s control department and sent to its production department to authorize the specific number of a particular product that will be produced over a time period. ProjectManager’s kanban boards visualize your production workflow. What Is a Production Order?

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NOVEMBER 1, 2022

An approval workflow can help ensure quality and it can even streamline processes when it’s part of a larger automated workflow. There are different types of approval workflows, and not all are automated. What Is an Approval Workflow? It’s part of a workflow that can be done manually or automatically.

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AUGUST 16, 2022

That’s what business process management is all about. Business process management looks at the processes a company employs to deliver its goods or services to its customers. What Is Business Process Management (BPM)? Business process management is broad and dynamic. Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

ProjectManager is not only powerful project and portfolio management software but also has over 100 free project and portfolio management templates for Excel and Word, including these strategic planning templates. Strategic planning templates are consistent, which helps when archiving strategic planning documentation.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Slack task management is its stealth feature. You probably think of Slack as being used for time management, not project management, but when integrated with ProjectManager, you get the best of both worlds. Before we get to that, though, let’s explore Slack and whether it has task management features. What Is Slack?

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JULY 26, 2023

This allows the project manager to get buy-in from the project’s key stakeholders and ensure all the research has been done to move into the planning phase without any hiccups. That’s why a project initiation document (PID) is so important. To understand why, let’s define the term and compare it to other project documentation.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Controlling process manufacturing production is assisted by project management software. ProjectManager is award-winning project management software with powerful Gantt charts that plan out the entire process of manufacturing step by step to ensure everything is done properly.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Since my book Collaboration Tools for Project Managers came out, one of the things I’m asked frequently is ‘how do I choose the right collaboration tool for my team?’. I’m delighted to be partnering with Genius Project today to bring you The 5 Step Expert Guide To Choosing Project Management Collaboration Tools.

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MAY 9, 2024

Therefore, project managers are always tracking budget variance to deliver projects without breaking the bank. There’s a section explaining the importance of tracking budget variance in project management and different project aspects to consider when tracking budget variance. Those disruptions can play havoc on a project’s budget.

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AUGUST 18, 2022

Regarding project management, an audit trail is a way to deliver projects on time and within budget. An audit trail isn’t only used in project management and it serves many industries. That can be brokerage transactions in finance, medical records in healthcare and process documentation in project management. Learn more.

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JANUARY 31, 2023

IT teams plan hardware and software installations, upgrades and rollouts, and the tools they use are specific to working with infrastructure, information systems and computers. These IT project management templates are essential to get those jobs done properly. Try these 15 free IT project management templates today.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2023

When working in information technology (IT), an incident can shut down a network or server and stop work, which is why IT incident management is so important. Before we go into the process of IT incident management, let’s first understand what the term IT incident means and how IT incident management is defined.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

Inventories are a very important tool for business management as they allow companies to track physical assets such as raw materials, supplies and products that are available for sale. Currently, most manufacturing and retail management teams use Excel for inventory tracking , but there are good reasons to use Google Sheets instead.

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JULY 27, 2022

This is why a project has many construction documents. The importance of construction documents and construction drawings cannot be understated. But what exactly are construction documents and what types of construction drawings are there? What Are Construction Documents? Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

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OCTOBER 4, 2022

That’s why a project requirements document (PRD) is so important. But what exactly is a product requirements document and what needs to be included in one for it to be effective? What Is a Product Requirements Document (PRD)? A product requirements document (PRD) is a detailed outline of all product requirements.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Project managers use a decision log to keep stakeholders updated on who authorized a decision and how it came about. A decision log is a critical communication tool that all project managers need to understand. You can use project management software , templates or simply a notepad to track decisions.

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JANUARY 23, 2024

When you’re a PMP, program manager or portfolio manager, you need to deliver all those multiple projects on time and within budget. This requires an organization with a well-developed project management process. This is done by using a project management maturity model. What Is Project Management Maturity?

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JULY 12, 2023

There are many project management software products available on the market. Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC) is a project, program and portfolio management software. The software integrates project and portfolio planning with teams, resourcing and risk management as well as scheduling.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

That requires work, of course, and a lot of coordination between departments, which can be streamlined by project management software. Some examples of marketing strategies that can be part of a marketing plan are online advertising, email marketing, content marketing, social media management, events, etc.

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DECEMBER 6, 2019

First you need to define a workflow process. What Is a Workflow Process? Workflow is the definition, execution and automation of business processes: where tasks, information and documents are passed from one person to another for action according to a set of procedural rules. How to Define Your Workflow.

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