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What are the chief differences between being a project manager and a production manager?
Project managers, as the name implies, manage projects. Project Management International defines a project as "a temporary endeavor, undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result." Projects have a beginning and an end, and specific funding, a budget, scope, and schedule. Project managers work with a project sponsor to identify the project scope and deliverables, develop a project plan and schedule, staff the project, acquire resources, and deliver the product, service, or result. Project managers might manage development of a software application, or construction of a building. In most cases, the peole assigned to a project do not report to the project manager for career purposes; they come and go as needed, and are simply accountable for their deliverables. Generally, project managers are assigned to manage one project after (or concurrently with) another, and frequently work with different people on each project. Some project managers specialize in particular subject matter areas or product lines, while others are generalists. Project managers spend most of their time communicating with team members, stakeholders, subject matter experts, and their project sponsor. They are accountable for completing their project on time, on budget, and in scope, or for a recommendation to cancel the project if it's no longer feasible or desirable. Production managers, also known as line managers, manage a particular business or manufacturing function that delivers a specific product or service, over and over again, through repeatable processes. Production operations have a permanent staff, and are generally timeless, meaning that they don't have a discrete beginning, nor an anticipated end. Generally, a production manager stays with one production function for an extended period of time, and become specialists in their product or service. Production managers spend much of their time optimizing their production processes, communicating with suppliers, customers, and team members, and with their management team. Production managers might manage an auto assembly line, or a payroll department. Production managers are usually responsible for the career development and discipline of the employees who report to them in their production area. Production managers are usually accountable for minimizing cost, maximizing profit, maintaining quality and safety standards, or some combination of these.
What are the types of Controls in Management Information Systems?
THEY FOCUS ON OPERATIONS BEFORE THEY BEGIN.THEIR GOAL IS TO PREVENT ANTISIPATED PROBLEMS.eg. scheduled maintenance on auto mobiles and machinery. regular maintenance feed forward to prevent problems. APPLY TO PROCESS AS THEY ARE HAPPENING.CONCURRENT CONTROLS ENACT WHILE WORK IS BEING PERFORMED AND INCLUDE ANY TYPE OF STEERING OR GUIDING MECHANISM SUCH AS DIRECT SUPERVISION , AUTOMATED SYSTEMS. THIS TYPE FOCUSSES ON THE RESULTS OF THE OPERATIONS .THEY GUIDE FUTURE PLANNING, INPUTS AND PROCESS DESIGNS.eg.timely ( weekly , monthly , quaterly , annual) reportes so that almost instataneous adjust ments can be made.
What is a virtual company and a virtual office?
Two or more virtual offices refer to a virtual company. Virtual office is a communication system which has auto attendant that handle calls, phone system that enable to connect remote teams and employees as if they were on the same room and even broadcast announcement. Virtual Office is a new tool for home based business, small business and big companies. It is a risk free and cost effective way of entering into new markets without incurring the costs associated with opening an office. For home based business, Virtual Office provides a professional office address, dedicated local phone number and answering service. So home based business can show a professional address and the look and feel of a professional company. For small businesses with one or two offices, if they want to expand into other cities, they can get virtual office in each cities. All the calls can be transferred into the corporate office and all the mail will be forwarded to the home office. So with one office, the firm gets these virtual offices and they raise the profile of the company by having these offices. The most important advantage is that your virtual office can be submitted to sites like Google and your visibility online will be dramatically increased. If you want to know more about virtual office visit www.washingtonvirtual.com
How can a company overcome the limitations of being in a fragmented industry?
What limitations? A fragmented industry is an entrepreneur's dream, and offers unbelievable opportunity compared to more homogeneous industries. Restaurants, Home Improvement Outlets and Homebuilders, and other Mom-and-Pop endeavors are good examples. Tons of small competitors and no consistent supply chain. Compare this to the "US Auto Industry" - a handful of competitors serving homogeneous markets and all using the same 'stuff' made the same way from the same handful of suppliers. There is really very little Ford to do to compete against GM. The cost of entry in a fragmented industry is typically comparatively very low, and , and fragmented industries are nowhere near as regulated as homogeneous industries. (Even though the regulation can still be bad for the individual operator.. compare the typical local/state health department inspection for a restaurant, or the relatively benign OSHA inspection at a new home site with what a GM plant has to go through. No comparison. There are limitations. If you're in a mom-and-pop operation, it's tough to get national distribution. When someone like "Lands End" does - it's the exception to the rule. But the good news is - it's not necesary to make a very good living. Businesses in fragmented industries can also turn on a dime. In the time it takes a national corporate homebuilder to make a minor decision, a small regional homebuilder can re-vamp their entire product line, open and sell out entire new subdivisions, and be on to the next thing. Bottom line - don't think about "limitations" - think "opportunity". Fragmented industries are actually a dream come true for the motivated entrepreneur.
What is man material method machine and money5ms?
The 8 Ms (used in manufacturing)Machine (technology)Method (process)Material (raw, consumables etc.)Man Power (physical work)/Mind Power (brain work): Kaizens, SuggestionsMeasurement (Inspection)Milieu/Mother Nature (Environment)Management/Money PowerMaintenanceMan: [Man - career, training, performance evaluation, family, beliefs, characteristics, ]Convey genuine interest in the career development of each individual from an owner to a trainee. Spend time listening, understanding, and helping each employee succeed, knowing that acceptance (not wage) is a primary motivator.Rotate field service and assembly personnel. Move limited talent into very specific roles and monitor efficiency closely. Use results to create standards for quality and productivity.Establish scoring system for machining quality. Inspect everyone's work in a random pattern and post scores. Establish training levels to "pay for skill / performance"Schedule review within sub-teams - Create continual goal setting and creative work distribution decided by their peers. Create healthy competition for bragging rights, not pay. Winning team gets pizza or extra learning video break each week. Different team rep. each week in short review, graded on that weeks presentation.Create a rotating training schedule with Triangle Tech, PSU, the Business College, etcetera. Fill in gaps and expand individual capacities.Machine: [Machine-tools, electro-mechanical devices, computers, vehicles ]Rebuild to enhance features, not just back to original standard - more productivity, new feeders, electronics, additional fail-safes, sensors checked in both states every cycle, accessories, quick-change tooling, canned controls option, parts accumulation/transfer to next operation, pick&place options (simple and custom), hydraulic resistance (beef-up brackets to address adding required stiffness), continuous improvements of existing press lines. Also, promote continuous improvement of standard feature in newsletter.Re-design products with noise reduction components, part out sensors, quiet orientation feeders, quick-change toolingCustom Products - Offer PSU students opportunities for research projects. Test various filling methods and materials, then measure properties.Material: [Material - components, software, ]Offer more Adjustable Frequency Drives, new HMI retrofits, options with various features, wear-surfaces using alternate materials and techniques for alignment and durability, automated material handling devices both simple and complex, third party enhancements with high performance rating from customers, accumulators and continuous flow to next operation conveyance, operation/training manuals and reference literature online.Method: [Method - practices, procedures, rules, discipline, LEAN processes ]Gold Mine Theory - Build relationships with business partners/customers; striving for long-term mutual benefits. Know their business objectives and capital budget plans. Help them make good choices, even at the risk of losing a short-term sale. Develop a five year rolling forecast and marketing approach distinguishing new start-ups, rapid growth, steady state, and neglected companies in recovery. Something big is always on the horizon.So many technicians in the industry love adjustability and ease of access, but are concerned with quality and speed. Fix this perception by setting challenges through customer feedback and share with the world through Newsletter. We don't need to instantly solve every potential for improvement, but rather create a steady movement in that direction (glacier).Free purchasing assistance and cut sheets for customers' maintenance staffs. Offer small, publicized mark-up (e.g. 25%) in cases where customer needs purchasing intervention. Every chance we get, add to online recommended spare parts collection and cross ref. by press, by feature category... protect to maintain security. All this will build trust and develop loyal customers.Open Mind Policy for review customer feedback - Reward, with recognition, our best customer feedback (and how we plan to address it) in a monthly newsletter. Include some lively, interesting reading like quick tips on personal finance, health and wellness, latest trends, etc. Share (in general terms) team activities and successes (open communication with customer and healthy pressure for employees to perform in front of the most important audience, their final customers). Offer prizes for completing customer surveys. (Hold drawing for quarterly special prize, online via website for convenience.)Special Products and Services - Include technology articles in website (e.g. specific successes)BOM - RAK inventory control. Modernize Purchasing, BOM across press lines, categorize and share components and track usage. Incorporate Engineering and Business System. Share indicators, like Sales dollars per employee, with each employee (strategically timed) to align his/her mindset for upcoming business decisions (like layoffs during down trends). Bar code inventory. Auto-release standard product assemblies with options. Make options/no options for each feature interchangeable. Pre-drill mounting holes, using CNC machining whenever possible. Use sub-assemblies for various groups of options.Empower engineers to tackle roadblocks and incrementally & continuously improve products and systems. Create pride, ownership, appreciation, and satisfaction in every product and service they provide. Create a forum for interaction and design review among Engineering, Customer Service, and Sales Managers beyond the current work in process issues. Continually refine this focus to keep current with business climate and companywide strategic objectives.Conduct a Lean Office Kaizen event with a volunteer from PSU academia and your industry.Environment: [Environment - home, work area, politics, religion, earth, ]Create a new, interesting, interactive, helpful website (problem solving, sharing improvement ideas, helpful in customer service, used for tracking progress for training, scheduling, metrics, etc.) [Enlist help of RAK or GoDuBois.com.] Update frequently, assure that outdated documentation is caught and corrected (e.g. Back to top button on each page to help navigate.)Offer TPM guidelines - Offer to participate in Kaizen Events. Defer methods training to PSU CE for TPM, SMED, ISO, Lean Six Sigma, etc. (organize short courses). Host "User Group" events (campfire-side style) to bring various small customers together to share ideas on problem set-ups, technical challenges, and share the power that your industry's/services/ corporations take advantage of through "strength in numbers". (See remanufacturing for continuous improvement).Promote community ties - YMCA, Wellness Lifestyles, DuBois Red Cross, GoDuBois.com, DRMC, TL Triathlon, and others.
What is a 2003 Chevy Trailblazers maintenance Schedule?
Check Auto Zone.com/ MANUFACTURER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Where can you find an auto loan amoritization schedule?
Most financial and lending institutions have an auto amoritization schedule available on the websites. Two of these sites are Bank of America, and Chase.
How is the interest on an auto loan calculated?
Auto loan interest payments are calculated using an amortization schedule.
How can one get a cheap auto glass replacement?
You can get a cheap auto glass replacement from Safelite Auto Glass. Once on the Safelite website, you can get a quote or schedule a servicing online.
Why does Mercedes auto door lock stop working?
doors locks & trunk lock not working
Does the Soleus DP1-70-03 70 Pint Dehumidifier have an auto shut off?
The Soleus DP170 does have auto-shutoff, and can be programmed to go off on a schedule you specify.
Questionnaire checklist on the working skills of auto mechanic?
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How much do you get paid by working at a auto body?
i get paid $3000
Why are auto lamps not working on a 2003 expedition?
Check fuses
What school specializes in mechanics working wit diesel?
I would look at UTI. They are the best for auto and auto repair.
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How can I recover an autosave file in Premiere Pro?
To recover an autosave file in Premiere Pro, go to the "File" menu and select "Project Manager." In the Project Manager window, click on the "Auto Save" tab and locate the autosave file you want to recover. Select the file and click on "Import." This will open the autosave file in Premiere Pro, allowing you to continue working on your project from the last autosave point.
