ProjectManager.com

APRIL 19, 2024

The name kanban means billboard in Japanese, and you can see why, as the process involves placing tasks represented by cards on physical or digital kanban boards. The scrum master is the team expert on the process, and they are instrumental in guiding the team to optimize the use of scrum in the project.

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JANUARY 25, 2024

That process is called project cash flow. We’ll look at project cash flow, what it is and how to calculate and manage it. To further help understand project cash flow, we’ll also offer an example that illustrates it, and then link to a few free templates that can help you manage project cash flow.

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MAY 2, 2024

Warehouse optimization is a process by which businesses try to make those activities as efficient as possible. We’ll also explain how warehouse optimization fits into warehouse management, why it’s important and the benefits of optimizing warehouse processes. ProjectManager has kanban boards that optimize warehouse processes.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

This card is a ticket representing a work item, a unit of work, and this unit of work goes through the flow of value. So thanks to it we can pull work in the right moment, make certain decisions and actively manage the flow. Each flow phase, or, in the case of the kanban board, each column, must have a proper WIP limit.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The schedule of values (SOV) is a construction document that’s part of the payment process when working on a project. This also helps to keep cash flow in check and makes sure there are funds available. Then there’s financial planning and cash flow management. What Is a Schedule of Values?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 19, 2022

A workflow diagram lets you view the whole project in one flow chart. A workflow diagram is a type of flowchart that displays every task in a project or business process, including dependent tasks. Workflow diagrams were introduced in the manufacturing industry in the late 1880s to help with production process improvement.

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

It dramatically decreased the cost of rework by building quality into every process step. The base is Leadership, Systems Thinking, and Process Integrity. Respect for People, Transparency, Flow, and Continuous Improvement are the pillars. The value flows through the connection points. These practices are now universal.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

WIP limits create a smoother flow and visualize work balance. Neglected Key Charts: Cumulative Flow Diagrams (CFD) and Cycle Time Scatterplots aren't mere decorations. Infrequent Flow Discussions: Regular discussions about flow are vital. Ignoring feedback hampers the process.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

You’ve heard the term before, but what is a flow chart? In project management, a flow chart is a visual aid to understand the methodology you’re using to manage the project. The diagram shows the interdependent and parallel processes over the course of the project’s life cycle. What Does a Project Flow Chart Outline?

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 1, 2024

To understand effective warehouse operations, you must first be clear on the warehouse operations process and how it plays into the larger warehouse operations management. Warehouse operations consist of the processes used when managing the activities associated with receiving, storing, packing and distributing goods in a company’s stockroom.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Lean portfolio management is a process by which strategy is aligned with execution using a lean approach and agile portfolio operations and governance. These principles are defining value, mapping the value stream, creating flow, establishing pull and pursuing perfection. Creating Flow. What Is Lean Portfolio Management?

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Project Risk Coach

JUNE 4, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore some of the key factors that can lead to project trouble and discuss strategies to mitigate their impact. To address this issue, it is crucial to establish well-defined objectives from the outset and engage stakeholders in the process to ensure everyone is on the same page. How About You?

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 16, 2022

In this blog post, we focus on one specific topic that emerged: “Can Scrum teams use Scrum and Kanban, simultaneously?”. And as such, Scrum is a framework for empirical process control. Central to the definition of Kanban is the concept of flow. Flow is the movement of potential value through a system. Check the video!

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

It researches and develops tools, processes, machines and equipment with systems that are integrated into the manufacturing facility. At a high level, manufacturing engineering is the process of turning raw materials into finished products in the most effective and efficient manner possible.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 25, 2024

The kanban board is broken down into columns that represent the different stages of a process, and the kanban cards are individual tasks that move from one column to the next as they move through the process. This created less waste and increased the efficiency of processes. When one bin is empty, the next bin refills it.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

It does this by systematically eliminating waste in the value stream of the lean manufacturing process. That means that every process in the overall business value stream is improved by applying the principle of greater value, reduced waste. Here are some: Greater visibility into the manufacturing process.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 6, 2023

Without funding and the proper budgeting process, projects in any industry grind to a halt. By understanding the budgeting process for business and project management , it’s easier to understand how to make a budget for your company or project. Negative cash flow is when you don’t have enough money to cover offset expenses.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

I bet you have plenty of project management processes, don’t you? The bottom line is this: having processes doesn’t guarantee that your project will be any better than if you didn’t have them. But I’m a big believer in making sure everything is fit for purpose and processes are included in that. Processes are too informal. “Oh,

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 24, 2024

While order processing seems to work fast and without issue, a lot is going on in the background to ensure the seamless management of placement, picking, sorting, packing and shipping. That’s only an overview of order processing and there’s a lot more to it, which we’ll get to in greater detail. What Is Order Processing?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 16, 2022

That’s what business process management is all about. Business process management looks at the processes a company employs to deliver its goods or services to its customers. What Is Business Process Management (BPM)? BPM designs, automates, executes, controls, measures and optimizes business processes. Learn more.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

We’ll get to that and define the various project financials before getting into the process of managing a project’s finances. Project financial management is the process of controlling the financial aspect of a project, such as its cost, revenue and profit. What Is Project Financial Management?

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 13, 2022

Project selection is the process of evaluating projects to ensure that they align with your strategic objectives and deliver maximum performance. This process is done in what is called a feasibility study, which is part of the project initiation stage. The Project Selection Process. Discounted Cash Flow.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This is called process manufacturing and is a production method that’s common when producing in bulk. To better understand process manufacturing, let’s first define the term and explore the different types of process manufacturing. What Is Process Manufacturing?

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 19, 2023

Lean construction adopts the principles and practices of lean manufacturing and applies them to building processes. Mapping this value stream means defining the steps and processes from raw materials to delivering the final product. Now, the remaining steps must flow smoothly. What Is Lean Construction?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Flow Chart. Flow charts are another tool project managers should have in their toolbox when project planning. These charts help visualize process as a way to improve project efficiency. The flow chart is a graphic display of the project’s objective and helps create a logical order of work required to reach that goal.

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Zen Project Management

JANUARY 4, 2023

I took some on-line training recently, a course called Agile Physics - the Math of Flow led by Troy Magennis. In it, he talks about Amdahl's law , which was developed in the late 60s to explain parallel processing. More on this idea in a future blog post. Troy points out the law applies to people and teams as well as CPUs.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 31, 2023

But is it possible to structure a process of continuous improvement at your company so that it aligns with your preferred management tools, team morale and overall objectives? In other words, can that process of continuous improvement prove productive and worthwhile? Some see continuous improvement as a meta-process, such as W.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 30, 2023

There is process manufacturing, which mixes ingredients, and the other major method is called discrete manufacturing. What is discrete manufacturing and how does it differ from process and other manufacturing methods? Each process can be started or stopped and run at different production rates. What Is Discrete Manufacturing?

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Scrum.org

APRIL 17, 2022

First, in a blog series about the upcoming book: Creating Agile Organizations - A Systemic Approach by Cesario Ramos & Ilia Pavlichenko. ?. Once, we consulted a product company building a portal with an innovative fintech system that processed payments among hundreds of countries. Flow Efficiency over Resource Efficiency.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Our focus needs to be on improving the flow of work and one excellent business metric is the Flow Efficiency of your process. . Flow Efficiency is the amount of time a piece of work has been worked on compared to the total elapsed time it took to deliver the completed work. What is Flow Efficiency?

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APRIL 7, 2024

Understanding their differences is key to optimizing processes, enhancing efficiency, and delivering value. Flow efficiency is key. read my blog: What are the different Types of Efficiencies? Operational streams are process-oriented, focusing on delivering and maintaining existing value.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Are you reading this blog post while you are supposed to be in a meeting? Active listening is so important because it doesn’t just make the conversation flow effortlessly, but it instantly builds trust. The problem is that in any business environment, there is a distinct lack of active listening. Don’t let that be you.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 28, 2019

Today, I’m handing the blog over to Leigh Espy. Your presentation should flow in a logical order. If you are presenting new process changes that must be adopted by others, you might give a story about the challenges currently faced and how you approached the process development to get the right inputs for the changes.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 17, 2022

Motion and extra-processing. ProjectManager is cloud-based work and project management software that lets you eliminate waste by streamlining processes. Creating flow. That means defining all the steps and related processes that take your product from raw material to final deliverable. Create Flow. Overproduction.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

Few organizations invest in the change management capabilities required to support new technologies and business processes. Demonstrating the end-to-end business process should drive planning. Develop and test the system in small components from left-to-right, creating a logical flow of work.

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Agilemania

MARCH 21, 2023

Competing in today’s fast-paced world means accelerating value flow is an essential survival skill in the digital age. defines the eight properties of flow and, with an updated SAFe Principle #6, introduces eight related ‘flow accelerators’ that can make value flow faster.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 25, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll offer our thoughts and ideas on the question: “What if my (Agile/Scrum) team continuously overrates its skills, capabilities, and performances?” Tip 3: Use (Kanban) metrics to bring in more data Kanban is a strategy for optimizing the flow of value through a process that uses a visual, pull-based system.

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