Product costing changes based upon the stage of manufacturing in which the cost is incurred. This video explains the various stages of manufacturing used in product costing.

Process for enforcing one's patent rights?

The selling and administrative expense budget is a plan to set aside resouces for expenses not related to manufacturing. Often these resources are separated in distinct accounts for selling, administration, and administrative tasks

What is a Cottage Industry? A cottage industry is a small manufacturing business that is owned and operated by an individual or a family, typically operating out of a home rather than a purpose-built facility. Cottage industries are...

Disparate Treatment

Infrastructure is the set of facilities and systems that serve a country, city, or other area, and encompasses the services and facilities necessary for its economy, households and firms to function.

A tidy project is an efficient project. And that's why I love 5S. It wasn't designed for the project environment, but Project Managers can gain a lot from it. The 5S idea comes from Japanese motor manufacturing and is now pervasive...

Motorola introduced the idea of Six Sigma to reduce defects, and match the quality standards their competitors were able to achieve. So, what is Six Sigma? Originally, Six Sigma was a metric for a quality standard. Now, it is much more....

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (or FMEA) is a powerful methodology that comes from the domain of manufacturing and the toolset of Six Sigma. But it is also a valuable addition to any Project Manager's toolset. So, what is Failure Mode...

Reactions used in the oil industry to break down large hydrocarbon molecules. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary...

What is the expense, and environmental cost, of bottling water when tap water is freely available? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Bottled water is up to 10,000 times more expensive than tap water. Bottled water has...

Discover the various ways in which land is used all across the world. People and places -Human geography - Using the land Learning Points Land that is used for housing is known as residential land. Industrial land is used for...

Discover the history of the global supply chain, from the Silk Road to modern innovations like containerization and digital technology. Learn how advancements in transportation and communication, such as steamships, railroads, and the...

Geethika, a former UT student delved into solar technology during their time at the university, which greatly influenced their career path. Equipped with knowledge gained from studying physics and engaging in solar projects on campus,...

Dr. Forrester tells the story of the Great Depression and the devastating effects it had on the United States and the world economy.

Dr. Forrester explains specialization in manufacturing and how the Industrial Revolution changed the ability to manufacture goods. She then talks about how global trade has opened the doors for consumers of manufactured products from...

The Triple Bottom Line that I discussed in an earlier video suggests businesses focus on Profits, People, and Planet. So, what is the Corporate Social Responsibility towards our environment?

This video highlights the importance of engine design and manufacturing in the aviation industry. It showcases the advancements in technology and techniques used by MTU Aero Engines to improve engine performance, fuel efficiency, and...

FT Transact - The pandemic-induced boom in online shopping led to exceptional volumes for air freight operators in 2021 as traders looked to bypass bottlenecks in ports. Maritime congestion has since eased, and many air cargo operators...

Tesla co-founder JB Straubel believes the recycling revolution is coming to EV batteries. The largest lithium mine in the world could be sitting in America's unwanted gadgets. The FT's Patrick McGee reports.

In this video we'll cover: - The concept of sustainable development - When we should use renewable resources - Reusing products - Recycling e.g. glass and metal

This video covers: - The 4 stages of a life-cycle assessment - A comparison of plastic vs paper bags - The difficulties of measuring LCAs - Bias in LCAs This video is suitable for: - Higher and Foundation tiers - All exam boards - Triple...

Dr. Forrester explains the rise of industrialization in the Northeast of the United States as a byproduct of the vast mineral and natural resources of the region.

After almost three years of bitter conflict, the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain came to an end with the ratification of the Treaty of Ghent, but was the war a waste of time and resources?