Both projects and business processes consist of a series of activities that need to be planned, scheduled and tracked. A workflow diagram is one of the tools project managers and team leaders can use to map out tasks and workflows….
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The bottom line is often emphasized when discussing how to keep a business solvent. However, focusing only on money disregards the business processes that allow it to operate and contribute to profits. Operational efficiency is another way to look at…
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Work isn’t only performed in an office, and field service is an example of this. For example, a contractor works on one’s home or a professional services firm installs a new system in a client’s office. Field service management is…
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Capacity planning is an issue of supply and demand: one that can decide the fate of your project or business. Read on to learn about the resource capacity planning strategies and best practices you can use to allocate resources efficiently….
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Many industries use Acumatica. It’s a tool that assists in daily business operations but focuses on finance. Manufacturers are likely using Acumatica but can find it frustrating as it doesn’t pull in the data related to its production. Acumatica and…
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Projects require resources and labor is any project’s most valuable resource. Whether that’s manufacturing or construction, it’s labor that executes the plan and delivers the project which is why project labor tracking is key to success. Before we get into…
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Manufacturers are always looking to optimize their operations, reduce costs and improve product quality. They make a schedule, but internal and external factors impact production. To meet deadlines and remove bottlenecks, they use production tracking. Projection tracking is more than…
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An ongoing goal in business is consistency in terms of labor assignments. The ability to spread the workload even across labor leads to greater productivity but also boosts morale, which in turn increases productivity. In manufacturing operations management, this is…
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As with any project, manufacturers are working with the triple constraint of time, cost and scope. One constraint that’s often overlooked is quality. Products have to be safe and meet customer requirements, including quality. Having a control plan helps production…
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Businesses are always looking for ways to improve efficiency. 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. For those new to…
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Scheduling production, planning a budget and allocating resources only sets up manufacturing for success. Monitoring and controlling that process ensures that deadlines are met and costs aren’t exceeded. One way to keep track of the manufacturing process is with a…
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Manufacturers have a handful of processes they use to make their products. There are five types of manufacturing processes: repetitive, discrete, job shop, continuous process and batch process manufacturing. Let’s take a closer look at the last one, batch production….
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Manufacturers, as in all businesses, are constantly seeking efficiencies that reduce costs while maintaining the production of quality goods. This is, of course, easier said than done. However, manufacturers have methods, such as production efficiency, to help achieve these goals….
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