How Kanban Optimizes Resource Utilization and Waste Reduction
Every business, whether a nimble startup or a sprawling corporate giant, has its set of metaphorical cogs and wheels that keep it chugging along. But, these systems are not immune to hitches. At times, inefficiencies act as the proverbial wrench in the gears, gumming up processes, wasting precious resources,
What is Lean Portfolio Management?
The global market is changing rapidly. New industries are getting introduced daily, causing a boom in new companies, especially in the tech space. To keep up with the growing trends and fast-paced workforce large enterprises had to introduce new methodologies that will allow them to cope with that fast
An Idea on Visualizing Changes at All Levels
About 2 years ago, I took a course from Jason Little, the author of Lean Change Management, more recently Change Agility: A guide to help you think about change management differently and founder of the Lean Change Organization website. I have to say that this course was one of the best
How to Run a Virtual Gemba Walk with Your Remote Team
An interesting landscape in the manufacturing scene is unfolding. Operating in a pandemic has forced manufacturing teams to rethink how they work. It’s very common for operators and workers to discuss face-to-face on a production floor, especially when there is a problem in the line or a machine. They
3 Major Industries Where the Kanban Method Can be Used
In recent years, the application of Kanban in various industries has been receiving significant attention worldwide and the application of the method ranges from small companies even to large organizations in diverse fields. In this article, you will discover some industries where the Kanban method can be used. Before
The PDCA Cycle: What is it and Why You Should Use it
The Plan-Do-Check-Act Cycle or PDCA Cycle has been around for years but its effectiveness and use sees no end. This four-phase approach to continuous improvement has been performed by many companies across different industries. It has been the basis of other methodologies and project management strategies as well. But
