Why you need a project analyst
Projects have a lot of moving parts. Even projects in small organizations can call for multiple people and heavy software usage to deliver the end result on time. As...
What does a program manager do?
As you advance in your career, you’ve got a handle on your role and your best skills. The next step could be a vertical move within your team or even elsewhere in...
PMO best practices for more effective project management
If setting up a project management office (PMO) alone was enough to guarantee project success across the board, every company would have one, no matter how small. Yet...
Your guide to the perfect construction punch list
For those of you not familiar with the concept of a punch list, it’s unfortunately not nearly as fun as it sounds. An essential document that marks the final stages of...
The easiest way to master production scheduling
Product production scheduling isn’t typically on the forefront of our minds when we walk into our favorite store, but a lot has gone on behind the scenes by the...
How to create a better organizational chart
A New American Economy study found that Fortune 500 companies have, on average, 60,000 employees. Whether you’re a long time manager or a brand new employee, you’re...
What’s order management? (plus best practices and examples)
If you’re wondering what order management is, then you’ve come to the right place. Maybe you run an ecommerce business. Perhaps your boss asked you to implement a...
Your order tracking software could be better
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re not happy with your order tracking system. Is your inventory management software missing an order fulfillment component?...
A beginner’s guide to the order management system
Maintaining a successful enterprise these days is no easy feat. There’s a seemingly endless list of to dos, and not all of them are straightforward or linear....
Guide to no-code: the fastest way to improve work processes
Get started Did you know the average employee uses 8 work apps each day? They likely use different tools for collaboration, time logging, social...
Order fulfillment process from A-Z
Once you’ve built a product your customers love and the marketing and sales teams are collecting leads and converting customers, your next step is likely order...
Understanding project milestones in project management
61% of project managers usually create a scoping document as part of their planning process, while half of them baseline their project schedules. What do both of these...
Enterprise application integration: what it is and why it matters
Enterprise teams increasingly rely on a growing web of software: CRMs, ERPs, finance tools, project management platforms, custom databases, and more. But when these...
A simple guide to the design process: kick-start your next project
If trying to anticipate customer needs and crafting the perfect product or service was easy, no company would ever go out of business. They’d release one perfect...
What is a business project? (with 6 in-depth examples)
When you order an advanced LEGO set these days, the LEGOs come pre-packaged as individual steps. That’s because the end result — a complex and well-built LEGO...
Understanding project baselines: a guide
Project baselines are an essential part of successful project management. Your baseline allows you to track your progress, adapt to any changes, and still finish your...
A complete guide to SMART goals: everything you need to know
If you’re reading this article, you’re trying to find out what a SMART goal is, right? It’s a phrase that’s thrown around a lot in the project management world....
How to create a project roadmap that aligns teams in 2026
A clear project roadmap gives everyone the same big-picture view of where a project is going and why it matters. It helps teams stay aligned, gives leaders confidence in...
The complete guide to portfolio management
Managing multiple projects at once can get messy very quickly. Between evenly distributing resources, handling shifting priorities, and ensuring overall alignment with...
Managing task dependencies in project management
Projects rarely comprise two simple tasks — they usually consist of numerous tasks and dependencies. Listing those items is one thing, but managing them in the correct...
What is business management in 2025
In any growing organization, it’s easy to mistake activity for progress. Teams can be incredibly busy, yet the company’s most important goals seem to inch forward...