While a pamphlet is a non-commercial advertising tool, a brochure is a commercial one. In this sense, we use pamphlets to inform, but brochures to promote something. When compared to flyers and leaflets, which are throw-away documents, a brochure is a promotional sales tool, which is meant to be kept and refer more than once. It does not just target customers, but also resellers and sales teams. There are a number of terms, which are connected to the printing world, that you might encounter … [Read more...]

TPM is a subset of TQM. TPM is a method that deals with the maintenance of equipment. It helps in reaching perfect production with no breakdowns, no defects, no small stops and no mishaps. It focuses on proactive and preventive maintenance. This will magnify the operational efficiency of the equipment. But, TQM is a proven approach that assures the survival of the organization even in cut-throat competition. It is a philosophy derived from ideas introduced by quality Gurus, over the years. It … [Read more...]

Prior to initiating any work, planning is necessary because when things are well-planned desired results can be achieved. Similarly, for production, planning beforehand is important as it provides us with the parameters to implement control on the activities and suggests if there are any discrepancies. Production planning entails thinking in advance about what to do and how to do something. However, scheduling involves the allocation of resources or production facilities to process work … [Read more...]

An audit certificate ratifies the truth and correctness of a fact, figure or statement. On the contrary, an audit report contains a statement of fact or expression of opinion about the truth and fairness of the fact, figures and statements. Once the auditing process is complete, the auditor must prepare a report in a summarized form. This is what we call an audit report. The audit submits this report to the person or body who appoints him. But in general, the auditor submits it to the … [Read more...]

Think of all the electronic items or skincare products that you have in your house, the companies that produced those products are all product-based companies. Look it another way, think of the broadband service, electricity service or gas service that you avail at your home, the companies that render those services are all service-based companies. So, we could say that the companies that sell any tangible item to their clients are Product-Based Companies. On the other hand, Service-Based … [Read more...]