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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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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?

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7 Logical Fallacies That Can Harm Your Decision Making (With Examples)

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If this person is arguing, say, why a project must be aware of a certain risk, and you dismiss them because they’re always complaining, you’re making a logical fallacy. Plus, being innovative requires taking risks and being aggressive. That means a retreat from innovation, which is bad business. Argument from Authority.

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Implementing Mitigation Strategies for Effective Risk Management

Wrike

Effective risk management is crucial for the success and sustainability of any business. By identifying and addressing potential risks, organizations can minimize their impact and ensure continuity of operations. These risks can arise from various sources, such as financial, operational, legal, or technological factors.

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Six Sigma: A Simple Guide for Project Managers

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Test those solutions, and figure out what risks are inherent. Lean focuses on eliminating eight areas of waste: defects, overproduction, waiting, non-utilized talent, transportation, inventory, motion and extra-processing. It also doesn’t fit well with work that is oriented towards finding innovative new methods and processes.

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