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Earned value is a way to measure true cost performance; i.e. – what we spent versus what we actually accomplished. Although this is an easy…

Frame agreements are commonly used in project-based procurement, where high degrees of collaboration are required in the design, procurement and manufacture (or construction in some…

Project managers are leaders. They are expected to motivate their teams, manage stakeholder expectations, satisfy stakeholder needs, establish and maintain control of their projects, and…

The predominant metric for most procurement organizations is cost savings. Traditionally, cost savings have been measured primarily on purchase price, usually against some form of…

So what does it take to be a good project manager?
Leadership
The first and foremost is a project manager must be a leader. We’ve covered…

Project definition and distinguishing characteristics
The goal of project management is to achieve defined objectives, referred to as outcomes or deliverables. Project outcomes are unique and…

As a leader I believe it is imperative to trust my people.  However, it is a well known fact that what we say is not…

Most executives acknowledge that integrating key functions and processes is critical to maximizing profits; however, few businesses have formal integration programs. Generally speaking, businesses either…

Supply chain management (SCM) is often focused on continuous production
environments where the emphasis is placed on strategies such as leveraging
purchases through bulk buys, forming alliances,…

All of life’s endeavors contain an element of risk.  Whenever you drive, there is a risk you will get in an accident.  When you make…