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Cost Overrun in Aerospace and Defense: The Main Causes and How to Prevent Them

Epicflow

Applying inappropriate project management methodology. It may seem that the choice of a project management methodology has little to do with cost overrun. However, for some projects, a certain project management methodology can become crucial for a project’s success. Utilize resources with maximum efficiency.

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A Phase-Gate Process in Project Management: Questions and Answers

Epicflow

There are a variety of approaches and methodologies aimed to increase the effectiveness of managing projects and deliver better outcomes. A phase-gate process (also known as a stage-gate process) is an approach to managing projects and developing products, which breaks the whole procedure down into phases separated by gates.

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The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing Project Management: Best Practices and Strategies

Epicflow

Specifics of Project Management for Manufacturing Companies The manufacturing environment deals with creating physical products, which in turn embraces a variety of processes that should be properly managed. This challenge is complexified by the demand for the high quality of delivered products and a lack of human resources.

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How to Tame Uncertainty of Research and Development: Tips on Managing R&D Projects

Epicflow

Research and development projects involve the process of discovering new ideas, technologies, and solutions to create new products (or services) or improve existing ones. Will the developed product satisfy customers and be relevant in the market? In addition, changing requirements are commonplace for research and development projects.

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Automotive Industry 2022: Overcoming Project Challenges

Epicflow

global chip shortage), and the need for reducing production costs add to the above-mentioned difficulties. . In addition, to stay competitive on the market, business owners will struggle to deliver their products faster and produce more (e.g. The need to shorten the time for product development. Dealing with uncertainty.

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Got Scope Creep? Use It to Improve Your Project Results

PM Alliance

A project that creates ongoing problems for end users, such as workflow disruptions, obstacles to productivity, or bottlenecks in resource procurement or deployment, will almost surely encounter shifting parameters. Do you develop realistic budgets? Do you limit delays between a project’s approval and the launch of activities?

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Why You Should Start Your Next Project Right Now

PM Alliance

When things are moving at a good rhythm, groups can remain productive and efficient as they close out completed projects and shift new efforts into active status. If you’ve struggled with poor productivity or other problems when initiatives sat idle, consider some of the reasons why now is a great time to start your next project.