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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. The kanban system is a visual workflow tool that consists of a kanban board and kanban cards.

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Agile Project Management: Principles, Meetings, Values & Tools

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That flexibility must be evident in agile software, too. Many project management software solutions are wedded to a more traditional, waterfall methodology, which means that the plans are set ahead of time and then they follow a rigid schedule. Individuals and interactions over processes and tools. Agile Core Values.

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Shop Floor Management: Planning, Scheduling and Control

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One way to ensure that these goals are achieved is through project management software. ProjectManager is award-winning project and portfolio management software that can create dynamic production schedules with multiple tools. This enhances efficiency through the use of real-time data monitoring and automation.

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The 12 Agile Principles: Definitions & How to Use Them

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In addition, there are also core values, techniques, ceremonies and tools that make up the agile project management approach. Teams that work in an agile environment need flexible project management software. ProjectManager is cloud-based software that works with whatever methodology you choose. What Are the 12 Agile Principles?

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Smart Manufacturing: Examples & Benefits

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Let’s review smart manufacturing and smart factories and explore some examples of smart manufacturing technologies. Project management software can be a tool for achieving these goals. Unlike lightweight tools that require timely and complicated setup, our dashboard is ready when you are. What Is Smart Manufacturing?

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10 Top Process Improvement Tools You Need to Create a More Sustainable Business

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A study by BCG/MIT finds that 90% of executives deem sustainability to be important, yet only 60% of companies incorporate sustainability as part of their business strategy, and even less (25%) integrate sustainability into the core of their business model. Implement effective process improvement techniques for sustainability.

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Resource Forecasting Guide for Project Managers

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Managing resources in professional services firms is crucial for maintaining sustainability and achieving anticipated employee performance goals. But unfortunately, many resource managers have to rely on approximation and guesswork because they don’t have the right tools and techniques. What are the advantages of resource forecasting?