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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. For example, the kanban methodology can be implemented in manufacturing, software development, product management, construction and many other industries.

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Product Manager vs Project Manager – What’s the Difference?

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While both are leadership roles and the titles are similar, there’s a difference between a product manager and a project manager as Jennifer Bridges, PMP, explains. Whereas product managers might rely on agile product development, lean manufacturing processes or lean software development methodologies.

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Embracing Agile: A Developer's Journey from Tradition to Innovation

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Starting as a developer, my experiences were largely shaped by traditional project management practices. At companies like Merrill Lynch and a generator manufacturing firm, I found these methods to be rigid and often disconnected from the actual work we were doing. This disconnect led me to question and, ultimately, seek alternatives.

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What is Value Stream Mapping (VSM)? A Comprehensive Guide to Process Visualization

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Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a lean management technique for process improvement that has its roots in the manufacturing sector. So, let’s get started: Background and Historical Perspective Value Stream Mapping (VSM) emerged as a fundamental component of Lean Manufacturing, a methodology pioneered by Toyota in the 20th century.

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Why is it a project manager’s job to fix companies?

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If I’m in software development, it’s how quickly I can deliver the next release and what new functionality I can put in it. If I’m in manufacturing, it’s about how quickly I can produce the next widget and the benefits this gives my customers. In financial services, it’s what products I can bring to market quickly.

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Exploring Lean Manufacturing: Principles and Benefits

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Lean Manufacturing is a methodology that aims to streamline business operations and eliminate waste in order to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity. In this article, we will dive deep into the principles, benefits, and challenges of implementing Lean Manufacturing.

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Current State and Future Prospects of Scrum and Agile Development in Japan

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This may explain why Japanese trains are always on time, why daily life is generally convenient, and even some of the success that many Japanese manufacturers had over the last few decades. In other words, for most people in Japan, software development was and remained an exercise in box checking. What happens next?