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Industrial Construction: Examples of Industrial Projects

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For example, commercial construction can be classified into three subcategories of retail, office, multifamily and industrial construction. 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.

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Production Scheduling Basics: Creating a Production Schedule

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Then we’ll explain what to consider in production scheduling and explain how the process can benefit your projects. A production schedule is a plan that helps facilitate the process of delivering products to customers and the marketplace. Manufacturers need to address production scheduling before they begin the manufacturing process.

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The Manufacturing Process: Steps & Types

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By that, we mean that the product started as an idea, was created using materials and labor and was transported to the retail location in which it can be purchased. The steps to getting the product to you is the manufacturing process. The manufacturing process is often taken for granted, but not by manufacturers.

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Top 11 Cities for Project Management

Rebel’s Guide to PM

With more transport links moving underground, the plan is that in the next 10 years this old road becomes a planted walkway through the city. There’s going to be a mix of retail, office and residential units along with a hotel. Washington University has received two grants to further the understanding and treatment of the virus.

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Logistics Management 101: A Beginner’s Guide

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But that work isn’t a one-time activity, of course: it’s a process that flows from one task to the next. Managing that work process is called logistics management. Logistics management is a detailed process of organizing and implementing an operation. Here’s a look at the basics and how to best apply it to your business.

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The Importance of Product Packaging

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In the colorful mosaic of retail space where consumer options are plenty, product packaging takes a central role in determining whether or not a brand will succeed on its path. Packaging is crucial in consumers’ decision-making process because it can turn casual interest into a purchase by creating an attractive first impression.

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What Is Lead Time? How to Calculate Lead Time in Different Industries

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Lead time is the period between the start of a process and its conclusion. Though there may be similarities, the lead time changes based on various processes. Processing time occurs after receiving the purchase order and refers to the time it takes to procure or produce the item. What Is Lead Time?