Kanban Visual Management Board for Better Team Productivity
We are living in a fast-paced world where time is invaluable since we always have a lack of it. In business though, time translates into money. The competition is fierce. Only companies that are able to adapt, optimize their processes and use their main resource – time – wisely,
What is a Kanban Pull System?
Imagine you are planning to take a trip. But you notice the gas light is on. What do you do? You go to the gas station and fill up the tank before you run out of gas. If you think about it, you'll notice that you are completing a task
6 Different Types of Kanban Systems Explained
The Kanban method uses Kanbans or cards to signal work items’ status and monitor progress. This approach strongly relies on balancing production to demand, and maintaining an optimal flow. The nature of this method is such that it is very easy to use it to any industry. It also
Kanban and Lean Six Sigma: A Match Made in Project Management Heaven
Increasing productivity and improving process flow are the main goals of every project manager. Eliminating unnecessary and repetitive tasks while reducing waste are two additional goals on their checklists. The ultimate goal, of course, is to plan and execute projects more accurately and more efficiently. Luckily, there is a
Identify and Eliminate Problems and Obstacles with Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Successful organizations follow the same general project management and leadership principles to ensure things are moving forward. The same goes for dealing with critical situations and solving problems. Good managers and skilled leaders must have the ability to differentiate the root cause from the various, consequently arising issues. This
What is Kanban – A Quick Guide
We are all in search of the perfect productivity system. Good time management, task organization, and careful planning are key to achieving success and reaching our goals. While a perfect system does not exist, there is one particularly simple, yet very helpful and effective methodology which users can utilize
