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Capacity Management in Business Operations

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That means increasing their output to the greatest extent possible. Looking at the various resources available to a company and comparing them to the time each needs for a specific project is part of capacity management. Businesses need to thrive, grow more profitably and stay competitive in a marketplace that is constantly changing.

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Kanban in Manufacturing: Main Uses & Benefits

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After the war, the Japanese car manufacturer Toyota looked at how supermarkets stocked only what they expected to sell at a given time. Kanban in manufacturing and production has many uses, which we detail below, as well as how it relates to lean and just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing. Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

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The Order Management Process Explained (Free Templates Included)

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This tool gives real-time visibility into orders and gives vendors the tools to manage their customers in one place. Order management tools can increase the efficiency and accuracy of the order management process, which we’ll detail momentarily. There are, of course, people behind the order management process.

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Kanban vs. Scrum: What’s the Difference?

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Kanban and scrum are agile project management methodologies that can be used for similar purposes, but each has its unique pros and cons. As a project manager, it’s important to understand the difference between kanban and scrum so you can determine the best approach for your team. And certainly, both methodologies have their value. What Is Kanban?

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Manufacturing Operations Management Explained

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ProjectManager is award-winning project management software that gives manufacturers real-time data to make more insightful decisions about their production. Live dashboards provide a high-level view of production across several KPIs including costs, time, workload and more. Our real-time dashboards are ready when you are.

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Can Kanban Revolutionise Your Scrum Practice?

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Metrics such as cycle time, lead time, throughput, work item aging, and work in process offer invaluable insights into the health and efficiency of the project workflow. Do you think incorporating Kanban metrics into Scrum can significantly improve project visibility and delivery? Enjoy this video? Comment below!

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Project Risk Audits: What you need to know

Rebel’s Guide to PM

By taking the time to audit risk, you can reduce uncertainty in your projects while improving visibility into what could go wrong along the way. By taking the time to audit risk, you can reduce uncertainty in your projects while improving visibility into what could go wrong along the way. Who has time for that?

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