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APRIL 24, 2024

While order processing seems to work fast and without issue, a lot is going on in the background to ensure the seamless management of placement, picking, sorting, packing and shipping. That’s only an overview of order processing and there’s a lot more to it, which we’ll get to in greater detail. What Is Order Processing?

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Certain manufacturers use a recipe to combine materials to deliver products. This is called process manufacturing and is a production method that’s common when producing in bulk. To better understand process manufacturing, let’s first define the term and explore the different types of process manufacturing.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Manufacturing depends on a supply of raw materials, labor and the proper functioning of machinery to turn those inputs into the outputs that customers want. Manufacturing engineering is what keeps those integrated systems operating. What Is Manufacturing Engineering? Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Manufacturers have to do more than produce a product, they also have to manage their operations. That’s why manufacturing operations management is so important—it keeps the lights on. Of course, there’s more to manufacturing operations management than that. What Is Manufacturing Operations Management?

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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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NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Manufacturers make things, and how much they make is determined by demand and the supply of raw materials. But who makes the decision on the quantity of output and how that information is delivered is processed through what’s called a production order. What Is a Production Order?

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MARCH 13, 2024

What Is a Project ERP? It provides a full view into processes, key performance indicators (KPIs) and other metrics. Unlike a traditional ERP, a project ERP is ideal for construction companies, project-based manufacturers and service-based organizations. What Types of Businesses Use Project ERP?

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AUGUST 30, 2023

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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SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Manufacturing isn’t free. Being able to make accurate estimates of your manufacturing costs is critical to a company’s profitability and competitive advantage. Before work hits the production line, one must know how to calculate manufacturing cost. What Is Manufacturing Cost?

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APRIL 3, 2024

Products go through many processes before they reach a customer. Once a product has been manufactured, how does it reach the customer? What is order fulfillment and how does it differ from order processing and order management? What Is Order Fulfillment? The order fulfillment process can be complicated and costly.

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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. To better understand what a sales order is, we’ll define the term, list what should be included and outline the sales order process. What Is a Sales Order?

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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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AUGUST 24, 2022

By the time a product shows up on the shelf, it’s been through a much longer journey called the manufacturing cycle. Each product is manufactured from raw materials that need to be procured before the product hits the market. The manufacturing cycle is an essential part of all types of manufacturing. Learn more.

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APRIL 10, 2024

We’ll explain what order management is and explore how an order management process is conducted. There are, of course, people behind the order management process. We’ll define those roles and link to some free templates to download, which will help users facilitate the order management process. What Is Order Management?

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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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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Manufacturers can’t just produce as many widgets as they want. But what is a production budget and what should be included in one? But what is a production budget and what should be included in one? What Is a Production Budget? What Should Be Included In a Production Budget? Learn more.

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OCTOBER 5, 2023

Whether you’re managing a project in construction or manufacturing, keeping costs down is paramount. Learn how cost control can help you better manage construction or manufacturing projects. What Is Cost Control? Cost control as a process begins with budgeting. The lower your costs, the higher your profits.

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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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DECEMBER 1, 2023

Currently, most manufacturing and retail management teams use Excel for inventory tracking , but there are good reasons to use Google Sheets instead. ProjectManager is award-winning project management software that helps manufacturers with inventory and more. Learn more What Is Included in This Google Sheets Inventory Template?

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

To further illustrate what industrial construction is, we’ll offer five examples and some of the challenges inherent in the construction sector. What Is Industrial Construction? That is, industrial construction refers to the building of structures for a business that manufactures goods. First, there’s the design.

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DECEMBER 29, 2023

What Are Organizational Resources? Resource management is the process of allocating those resources as efficiently as possible. Production inventory: The raw materials or supplies used in manufacturing to produce the finished product. To manage organizational resources well you need project management software.

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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. What Is Job Costing? Learn more What Is a Costing Sheet? We’ll get into more detail on that in a moment.

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JANUARY 2, 2024

What Is Tactical Planning? To organize and manage this process, businesses employ project management techniques and tools, such as project management software. Tactical planning is the practical counterpoint to strategic planning, which describes the overall direction of an organization. Tactical planning tells you how to get there.

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MARCH 28, 2023

Manufacturers need to have a process by which to make or assemble their products. Before they go into production, therefore, they must engage in what’s called process planning. This is an important step before manufacturing and must be thoroughly understood. What Is Process Planning?

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

Manufacturing requires a lot of attention to detail and coordinating various moving parts to deliver the final product. In order to accomplish those goals and meet a tight deadline and an even tighter budget, you need these 10 free manufacturing Excel templates. ProjectManager has dozens of free templates to download.

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DECEMBER 21, 2022

Manufacturing requires an understanding of production, its phases and when you need to assemble the product you’re building. Mapping this out with a production flow chart ensures a more seamless process. What is a production flow chart? What Is a Production Flow Chart? We’ll get to that shortly.

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AUGUST 31, 2023

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? But what is it and how can it be applied to your business?

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APRIL 19, 2023

From the world of manufacturing comes an approach called lean construction. But lean manufacturing and lean construction are two different things. Let’s explore lean construction, defining what it is and its key principles. What Is Lean Construction? There’s more than one way to manage a construction project.

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DECEMBER 6, 2022

Simply put, quality control in manufacturing is important. Quality control in manufacturing means your customers get what they’ve paid for. Let’s learn what quality control is, some of the methods to employ it and the roles of your team to ensure quality control in manufacturing is delivered. Learn more.

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MARCH 29, 2023

If you don’t have the materials, you can’t manufacture a product. We’ll define both production scheduling and a production schedule and define what production scheduling is not. We’ll define both production scheduling and a production schedule and define what production scheduling is not. What Is Production Scheduling?

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MARCH 8, 2023

Manufacturing is the process of putting together a product. If you’re manufacturing anything, then you need to know what is a bill of materials, what is it used for and the types of bills of materials you’ll find in production. We’ll even include a free bill of materials template to facilitate the process.

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MARCH 1, 2023

Manufacturing is based on delivering quality and quantity products to the market on schedule. Using manufacturing KPIs can help you determine strengths and weaknesses that can direct you toward improvements in all phases of your production cycle. What Are Manufacturing KPIs?

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NOVEMBER 22, 2021

What Is a Project Management Methodology? The name is apt, as the waterfall methodology is a process in which the phases of the project flow downward. What It Is: In a nutshell, Agile project management is an evolving and collaborative way to self-organize across teams. It’s led by what is called a Scrum master.

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OCTOBER 6, 2021

Everything you need for your manufacturing process is a resource—people, materials, equipment, software, facilities, etc. That process is called manufacturing resource planning (MRP II), and it’s a method that used to work more effectively. What Is Materials Requirements Planning (MRP I)? What Is an MRP System?

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APRIL 11, 2023

Planning and scheduling production is just the starting point in manufacturing. Once the production line is in action, managers need to keep a close eye on what’s happening to ensure they’re meeting the production schedule and delivering goods on time to retailers. What Is Production Control? Learn more.

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JUNE 20, 2023

These construction submittals primarily involve architects and engineers who oversee that process. We’ll outline the various types of construction submittals and the process to help for your next project. What Is a Construction Submittal? Construction submittals are an integral part of construction project management.

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AUGUST 23, 2023

It is a discipline that is used across industries as varied as construction, manufacturing and IT to healthcare, professional services and government. Here’s what you can do to get a foothold in this exciting industry. Whatever path you choose, learning to use project management software is going to facilitate that process.

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