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Async Your Agile Workflow
While the Agile Methodology prioritizes face-to-face communication, it is still possible to utilize this framework in a hybrid work environment. With scheduled video calls, individuals can discuss necessary matters. However, what if there was a way to use this...
Accelerating NPI/NPD Cycles: Strategies for Faster Time-to-Market
Quickly bringing innovative products to market is every manufacturer’s goal. To make that happen, companies often rely on two key processes: New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Product Development (NPD). NPI focuses on the manufacturing and launch phases, while...
Foundational AI Strategy: Preparing for Success
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how businesses operate. It is propelling innovation, eliminating time-wasters, and creating new ways to compete. When integrated with Microsoft’s suite of tools, AI becomes a powerful enabler. It can help streamline...
Reduce Software Development Meeting Time with Loom for Code Reviews and Process Documentation
The significance of code reviews, documentation, and general collaboration between individuals and teams in software development cannot be overstated. Most developers acknowledge the importance of this process for identifying bugs and enhancing code quality. However,...
Why Project Management is Imperative to Professional Services Companies
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...
Achieving Zero-Downtime Nightly Releases in a Highly Regulated Environment
Market traders understand the importance of timing in the trading industry. Each day missed (or hour missed) is considered lost revenue. When a proprietary trading firm began to miss trading days due to issues with its software, leaders of the firm contacted SPK to...
Loom How Guiding Principles Help Us Scale Engineering Operations
Is your organization experiencing rapid growth? Although growing your business typically yields positive results, successfully operating during this time can be difficult. Explore these guiding principles for navigating high-growth periods from Loom and how your...
Streamlining Product Development with Lean Methodologies
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...
Leveraging AI to Drive Innovation and Speed in Software Development
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making its way into nearly every industry, revolutionizing how people work. The software development sphere is no exception. AI is empowering developers to focus on creativity and innovation by eliminating repetitive tasks with...
The Hidden Costs of Component Chaos When Creating Products
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...
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Revolutionizing Product Development: The Power of Simulation-Driven Design
Simulation-driven design (SDD) is an approach to product development that uses simulation tools throughout the design lifecycle. Dive into this eBook to discover how Ansys and PTC are utilizing SDD to empower design engineers and drive innovation and efficiency.What...