Agile methodology for software development has been around since the early 2000’s. It began as a way to move past the previous “Waterfall” Development methodology to solve shortcomings in the Waterfall Development process. Until the advent of Agile methodology, software development was a long and linear process.
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A custom automaker building luxury limousines in New Jersey for the transportation industry; a textile factory in South Carolina making towels by the pound on a commodified basis; and a fiberglass boat manufacturer in Ohio making two thirds of its production for mass sale and one third of its production for custom orders all have […]
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There was a time – not all that long ago – when quoting a manufactured product or service would turn into a guessing game. Yes, it was an educated guess to be sure.
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While many manufacturers would like to be able to tell you that their manufacturing process is cost efficient and runs as smoothly as possible this is not always the case.
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With manufacturing gearing up for Industry 4.0, the rapid development of automated equipment and processes mean the pace of manufacturing has outgrown traditional techniques and procedures.
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Job costing is considered to be something of an art form as creating a balance between your business and ensuring your employees are fairly paid is not always as easy as you may think.
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Manufacturing scheduling is all about process flow and resource allocation. If you don’t maximize those two variables, you won’t achieve a level of output consistent with all the money and time you put in. That’s why it’s essential that you establish and perfect your manufacturing scheduling strategies.
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Manufacturing software is expensive, right? Not necessarily. There are affordable options out there. In fact, price depends highly on the scale of your operations and the demands of your particular business.
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Does the task to calculate the total manufacturing cost fill your heart with dread? Once the complete realm of accountants and productivity engineers, the total manufacturing cost has now been revealed as an approachable useful tool for organizations of all sizes and types.
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What is your attitude toward manufacturing inventory? Well, that could depend on your position within the organization. For instance, the production supervisor views inventory as a safeguard against everything that can go wrong during manufacturing, and your accountant looks at it as an asset that has value.
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What is Kaizen? For those unfamiliar with the concept, Kaizen is a Japanese philosophy that advocates incremental and continuous improvement.
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No one has to tell you that the role of paper is quickly declining in both your personal and professional lives. Today, there’s a good chance that you’re reading your newspaper or favorite magazine by logging in online instead of waiting for the mail or newspaper carrier to deliver it. And even if you have […]
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