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Kanban History: Origin & Expansion Across Industries

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Kanban history has informed everything from manufacturing to software development. The kanban tool has become commonplace in project management and its uses continue to expand. While kanban systems were once analog, they have since moved into the digital space and are often found in project management software.

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Process Manufacturing: Definition, Benefits and Examples

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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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How to Make a Maintenance Schedule (Template Included)

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Maintenance is an essential part of industries from construction to manufacturing. Read about the benefits of an effective maintenance schedule and see how a maintenance plan can help a diverse group of industries. Project management software can help organizations keep to their maintenance schedule.

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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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Maintenance Planning in Manufacturing & Other Industries

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Manufacturing is an ongoing process. This is true in other industries where maintenance planning is essential to successful projects and productivity. Then we’ll explore the various types of maintenance planning strategies and how to create a maintenance plan, which can serve both manufacturers and construction professionals.

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Smart Manufacturing: Examples & Benefits

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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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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.