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Order Fulfillment: Process, Models & Documentation

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There are various techniques for inventory management such as the 2-bin inventory control system, lean manufacturing, just-in-time manufacturing or kanban inventory management. The post Order Fulfillment: Process, Models & Documentation appeared first on ProjectManager. Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

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The 5 Lean Principles: Definitions & How to Use Them

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Lean management originated in Japan, where it grew out of the Toyota Production System. This led to lean manufacturing, but today lean is used in more industries, such as project management, software development, construction and more. Lean principles come from the Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI), where founders James P.

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Kanban History: Origin & Expansion Across Industries

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Learn more History of Kanban Kanban was first introduced in Japan as a lean manufacturing approach pioneered by Taiichi Ohno in the late 1940s. The book laid out the principles of lean manufacturing, which focuses on reducing waste, creating customer value and seeking continuous process improvement, and kanban.

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To Document or Not to Document: That is the Question.

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Introduction I saw some things posted on LinkedIn regarding documentation, and it got me thinking. The adoption of Agile approaches has encouraged the elimination of documentation. To be sure, there are times when documentation is perhaps heavy-handed. What are the benefits of documentation? Less expensive.

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Streamlining Success: Lean Principles in Project Management

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First, our last article touched on waste in the context of lean. Second, I am the father of a recent engineering graduate who is now working as an engineer, and part of the onboarding was a class on lean. This is where Lean principles come into play. The class began by asking the students to draw a pig. The overarching goal?

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Risk Mitigation: Agile Usable Products vs Documentation in Traditional Project Management

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The central tenet I would like to explore today is comparing using usable working products as a risk mitigation strategy in Agile with the elaborate documentation characteristic of traditional project management. This documentation can serve as an essential blueprint, ensuring that everyone is on the same page, literally.

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Shop Floor Management: Planning, Scheduling and Control

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Next, the order release document will tell the shop floor management boards the resources and manufacturing processes used to create the order. Implement the 5S Method From Lean Manufacturing The 5s method used in lean manufacturing is a methodology for organizing, cleaning, developing and sustaining a productive work environment.