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Kanban vs. Scrum: What’s the Difference?

ProjectManager.com

Kanban is from Japan, originating in the factories of the Toyota car company in the 60s as a lean manufacturing tool for workflow and inventory management. While scrum has been scaled to apply to bigger projects and organizations, its roots are in agile software development and has come to work seamlessly in that smaller, nimble environment.

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The Role of Standard Work in Lean Methodology

Wrike

Lean methodology is a systematic approach to improving efficiency and reducing waste in business operations. This article will explore the principles of lean methodology, the concept of standard work, their intersection, and the impact of standard work on lean methodology.

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Six Sigma: A Simple Guide for Project Managers

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There has been some backlash against Six Sigma over the recent years, some of which is warranted and will be discussed, but overall the process proves a valuable tool in reducing defects in product manufacturing, especially when paired with Agile thinking, lean manufacturing and capable project management tools. Lean Six Sigma.

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SAFe Simply Explained (Part 2): Basic Idea and Most Important Terms

Inloox

The SAFe method is based on the Lean philosophy and offers a fixed framework in which Scrum and other agile management methods can be scaled to the entire company. This is why we want to briefly summarize the basic concept as well as the most relevant terms that are relevant for the initial understanding of the method in this blog post.

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SAFe Easy Explained (Part2): Basic Idea and Most Important Terms

Inloox

The SAFe method is based on the Lean philosophy and offers a fixed framework in which Scrum and other agile management methods can be scaled to the entire company. This is why we want to briefly summarize the basic concept as well as the most relevant terms that are relevant for the initial understanding of the method in this blog post.

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SAFe Simply Explained (Part 1): Core Competencies and Principles

Inloox

What usually started in software development can now be extended to the entire company and thus, change the way people collaborate. In this new blog series, we will introduce the topic step by step and explain complex issues in a simple way. So agility in itself is nothing new for many companies. But it’s not that easy.

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How Understanding The Meaning of BPO Can Transform Your Business Operations

Wrike

Finance and Accounting Outsourcing: Managing financial operations can be complex and time-consuming, so outsourcing finance and accounting processes like bookkeeping and payroll management can streamline financial operations and maintain compliance with regulations.