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Kanban History: Origin & Expansion Across Industries

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Kanban history has informed everything from manufacturing to software development. The kanban tool has become commonplace in project management and its uses continue to expand. The kanban system is a visual workflow tool that consists of a kanban board and kanban cards. Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

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Top 10 Project Management Methodologies – An Overview

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A project management methodology is a set of principles, tools and techniques that are used to plan, execute and manage projects. We’ll go through some of the most popular project management methodologies, which are applied in many sectors such as software development, R&D and product development. Try ProjectManager for free!

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Six Sigma: A Simple Guide for Project Managers

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There has been some backlash against Six Sigma over the recent years, some of which is warranted and will be discussed, but overall the process proves a valuable tool in reducing defects in product manufacturing, especially when paired with Agile thinking, lean manufacturing and capable project management tools. Lean Six Sigma.

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Total Productive Maintenance Essentials: 8 Things You Need to Know About TPM

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Always be on top of your projects with live dashboard, instant reports and dynamic Gantt charts. Monitor production in real time with ProjectManager’s live dashboard.— This lean production leads to increased productivity, lower costs, improved quality and extends the lifespan of your equipment. Learn More!

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5 Kaizen Principles That Underpin the Methodology

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But is there a unifying theory of improvement, and if so, can it be sustained? They should offer a system and tools to help the teams achieve these goals. The idea of always making small improvements is not dissimilar to lean manufacturing, especially with the emphasis of eliminating waste. The question is how can one improve?

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Construction Delivery Methods: A Quick Guide for Projects

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Finally, we’ll describe some of the more popular construction delivery methods and how construction project management software can help deliver success no matter which construction delivery method you choose. Naturally, software costs will be part of the budget. Collaboration tools are important to keep everyone communicating.

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What Is the Definition of Done for Agile Teams?

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In terms of software development, done is when something is coded to standards, reviewed, implemented, tested, integrated and documented. Agile has been around since 2001, when a small group created the Agile Manifesto in response to traditional approaches of managing software development. Progress is measured by working software.