When working with two distinct teams such as IT and engineering, it is difficult to avoid siloed operations. One team completes its tasks, while the other completes theirs. The issue with this is when teams fail to collaborate effectively, organizations miss out. This...
Today’s business environment requires companies to align with best-in-class vendors to be true, strategic partners. They need partners who understand their industry, their challenges, and their long-term goals. In the years we have partnered with our clients, some...
Implementing a Quality Management System (QMS) that ensures compliance with ISO 9001 is a strategic decision for organizations. Implementing this system enhances customer satisfaction, improves efficiency, and drives continuous improvement. However, achieving ISO 9001...
Introduction Hello and welcome to this video entitled Why Project Management is Imperative to Professional Services Companies.My name is Michael Roberts, Vice President of Sales and Marketing here at SPK and Associates, and I'm here with Edwin Chung. Michael:Ed, feel...
Product development is inherently a complex process, requiring problem-solving and project management skills. Lean manufacturing principles have helped relieve some of this complexity by revolutionizing the way products are designed and created. These principles...
Manufacturing success often hinges on efficiency and precision, yet many organizations unknowingly suffer from “component chaos.” This chaos occurs when poor parts and supplier management lead to wasted time, increased costs, and diminished revenue. Without proper...
Introduction Hi, I'm Michael Roberts, Vice President of Sales and Marketing here at SPK and Associates, and welcome to today's video: Create and Manage Jira Templates Easily with Templating.app. If you're a Jira user looking for ways to save time, streamline...
As global temperatures rise, environmental regulations are becoming stricter in an attempt to prevent climate change from progressing. As a result of these regulations, businesses across industries are facing pressures to implement green engineering practices. ...
Seamlessly and efficiently communicating information is an absolute necessity when working in product development. Understanding all the details of a product and its manufacturing processes can drive revenue and competitive advantage. Despite knowing this, many...
Migrating from Bitbucket Server to Bitbucket Cloud is a big step for organizations looking to modernize their development workflows. The process of shifting to Atlassian’s robust cloud offerings is far from straightforward. While Atlassian provides migration scripts,...
Any seasoned manufacturer knows that products go through countless changes from initial engineering to post-production. Keeping up with these changes throughout the manufacturing process can be difficult, especially without a proper management system. Improper change...
Regulatory compliance is not just a checkbox, but a critical element for building customer trust. Despite its importance, managing compliance is not without its challenges. Complex and evolving standards can require significant coordination across teams and...