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Lean Construction Principles & Best Practices

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From the world of manufacturing comes an approach called lean construction. But lean manufacturing and lean construction are two different things. Let’s explore lean construction, defining what it is and its key principles. What Is Lean Construction? ProjectManager has Gantt charts to manage your lean construction.

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What Is Lean Portfolio Management? A Quick Guide

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There are many ways to do this and one of which is lean portfolio management. Let’s first define lean portfolio management and then delve into how it works. We’ll also explain when to use lean portfolio management and how project management software can help you manage your portfolios better. What Is Lean Portfolio Management?

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Shop Floor Management: Planning, Scheduling and Control

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Shop Floor Control Shop floor scheduling boards monitor the progress of the manufacturing order and other production operations to ensure they’re going as planned. This enhances efficiency through the use of real-time data monitoring and automation. Below are several best practices to employ when implementing shop floor management.

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What Is Kanban? Meaning, Definitions & Best Practices

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The kanban methodology was first developed as a lean manufacturing system to help with production planning , scheduling and control. Assign tasks to your team members, track their progress and monitor project costs in real time. It was invented by Taiichi Ohno, as part of the Toyota Production System (TPS) in the 1940s.

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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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How to Improve the Warehouse Operations of Your Organization

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Download Excel File Packing Once picked, the goods must be packaged. Use Kanban Pull System for Inventory Management Kanban pull system is ideally suited for warehouse operations because of its lean approach similar to just-in-time stock control. It means that work starts only when the customer submits a purchase order.

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How to Calculate Manufacturing Cycle Time (Formula Included)

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People may confuse cycle time with takt time and lead time, which we’ll define and differentiate a bit later, but all are key metrics in manufacturing, especially lean manufacturing. Lean manufacturing is a process with the goal of minimizing waste and maximizing productivity in the manufacturing process.