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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 in Manufacturing: Main Uses & Benefits

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Kanban in manufacturing and production has many uses, which we detail below, as well as how it relates to lean and just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing. Lean manufacturing is a methodology that focuses on minimizing waste and maximizing productivity. Kanban is a more flexible approach and less prescription than lean.

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Acumatica Construction Edition: Key Features and Integrations

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Acumatica is online ERP software that businesses across industries use to help with their accounting, financial reporting and customer relationship management (CRM). Where it doesn’t directly serve these industries, it offers integrations beyond its core business efficiency service. What Is Acumatica?

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Trello vs. Jira: In-Depth Software Comparison

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They tend to attract industries as varied as marketing, IT, design, operations, financial services and more. We’ll look closely at each software to see who wins in a Trello vs. Jira bout. Industries that have used Trello to manage their work include realty, mortgage agents and commission-based sales. Who Uses Trello?

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Troubleshooting in Lean-Agile Development

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Many project managers utilize a Lean-Agile approach when there is high change or churn in project requirements, significant lack of clarity in scope, high complexity to their projects, and/or a larger number of risks associated with such. Two Lean-Agile Types. Iteration-based Lean-Agile. Flow-based Lean-Agile. Flow-based.

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Lean and Agile: A Comprehensive Comparison

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In the realm of project management methodologies, Lean and Agile have emerged as powerful approaches that support organizations in achieving efficiency and delivering high-quality products and services. Understanding the nuances of Lean and Agile is crucial for project managers and teams seeking to optimize their processes.

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The 18 Most Influential People in Project Management

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Individuals across industries, and with varying levels of experience, are providing a substantial impact to its growth and continued evolution. based Spire Healthcare Group, and is the CEO and founder of the Otobos Group, an organization that provides project communications to individuals and businesses across multiple industries.