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Shop Floor Management: Planning, Scheduling and Control

ProjectManager.com

Manufacturers are no different, except in the areas in which they seek to standardize and streamline their production processes. One method they use is shop floor manufacturing. Shop Floor Planning This step involves the creation of the master production schedule , which informs which manufacturing orders will be made.

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Top 5 Manufacturing Trends for 2024: What’s New?

Epicflow Blog

How is the manufacturing landscape going to look like in the near future? In a few words, the industry is going to evolve in three major areas: implementing recent technological advancements (Industry 4.0), finding ways to address post-pandemic challenges, and meeting sustainability requirements.

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The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing Project Management: Best Practices and Strategies

Epicflow Blog

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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Episode 185 – Redefining Project Success through Sustainable Project Management

Velociteach

Projects are instrumental in defining an organization’s vision for a more sustainable future. Dr. Joel Carboni talks about Sustainable Project Management, and the goal to achieve a stated objective while considering the project outcome’s entire lifecycle to ensure a net positive environmental, social, and economic impact.

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Exploring Lean Manufacturing: Principles and Benefits

Wrike

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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How Digital Twin Software Supports Digital Transformation

Productivity Land

For instance, manufacturing firms can utilize software to model production scenarios and pinpoint bottlenecks or efficiency enhancements prior to implementing changes in the physical setting. Improved Sustainability Initiatives Digital twin software also significantly contributes to sustainability efforts.

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Smart Manufacturing: Examples & Benefits

ProjectManager.com

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.