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PERT: Program Evaluation Review Technique Explained

The Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) is a project management tool designed to deal with uncertainty in activity completion times. It was developed by the U.S. Navy in the late 1950s to manage the Polaris missile project. It has since been widely adopted...

Critical Path Method (CPM): Project Scheduling & Planning

The Critical Path Method (CPM) is a project management technique developed in the late 1950s by Morgan R. Walker of DuPont and James E. Kelley, Jr. of Remington Rand. This method, which emerged concurrently with the Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)...

Just-in-Time (JIT) Manufacturing: Minimize Inventory & Maximize Efficiency

Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing integrates various elements that work together to streamline production and achieve JIT goals. These components include human resources, production, purchasing, manufacturing, and organizational planning. They can be broadly...

Maintenance Planning: Optimize Asset Uptime & Efficiency

Maintenance is a critical, ongoing process that ensures machinery and equipment are kept in optimal operating condition, minimizing downtime and maintaining productivity. This routine activity involves taking proactive measures to prevent equipment failures and manage...

Material Requirements Planning (MRP): Optimize Inventory & Production

Material Requirements Planning (MRP) is a pivotal computer-based system that significantly enhances production planning and inventory control in manufacturing environments. MRP’s primary function is to ensure that materials and components are available for...

Sustainable Manufacturing: Eco-Friendly & Efficient Production

Sustainable manufacturing is an effective strategy aimed at shifting production methods away from producing products with significant environmental impacts, conserving resources, ensuring safety and remaining economic viable. Sustainable manufacturing is central to...