If you work in business, then you’re more than likely familiar with the extraordinary value of proper resource allocation techniques. Strong relocation allocation can do wonders for professionals who work as project managers. It can do wonders for people who work in the field of management in general. If you’re working on a major project…
DetailsThere may be some questions about what Portfolio Management means. Even some business leaders use the term interchangeably with similar phrases like Strategic PM or an approach to projects in general. Project Portfolio Management is different. Managing projects concerns meeting budget, schedules, and defined criteria on a per-project basis. Project Portfolio Management has the purpose…
DetailsStreamlining the manufacturing process requires reducing complexity. This is not an easy task; success involves strategic analysis, planning, and implementation. Efforts to simplify operations should be orchestrated for reduction of complexity without sacrificing performance or compromising customer requirements. The most profitable ETO companies generally follow three fundamental steps in approaching new projects in order to…
DetailsFor many years, lots of project management tools have been developed for specific work optimization purposes. Some tools worked perfectly, some didn’t, and others only work under specific circumstances, when subjected to particular variables. Of course, as technology continues to advance, people have discovered how to incorporate several tools to their work management techniques. The…
DetailsProject Management methodologies can be seen as blueprints, even step-by-step process instructions for guiding team members to successful project conclusion. There are many different project methodologies, and many of them overlap in several aspects. In managing the various circumstances of projects that can be quite different, it can be difficult to determine which method to…
DetailsProject management encompasses a lot of things and scheduling is perhaps one of the most grueling tasks. Even projects that seem small can present some challenges when it comes to keeping up. Over the years, there has been a development of tools that play a critical role in managing projects of all sizes. These applications…
DetailsWork Smarter, Not Harder: 10 Tips to Maximize Project Management Productivity By working smarter rather than harder, you’ll be able to leverage your existing resources more effectively — and ensure that your projects are completed on time and to exacting specifications. But that’s easier said than done. There are a few things you may need…
DetailsA far too common mistake I see when working with clients on setting up boards for managing projects and day-to-day workflow, is the desire to incorporate all the possible situations into the project board structure. This results in an overly complex environment for team members to manage and report on their deliverable status. It often…
DetailsSimple solutions to managing projects in big teams Managing large project teams takes an understanding of how and why teams work. It means realizing that a team is successful when its members work together as a unit to complete the assigned project. At the same time, the individuals who make up the team must be…
DetailsEngineer to order is an adaptive, demand-driven approach to the manufacturing process. It is usually the right solution when details on a customer order are not provided and engineering development must be added to product lead time (http://www.investopedia.com/terms/l/leadtime.asp). ETO is a great technique for boosting sales and improving margins for those companies with customers needing…
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