In 2001, the Agile manifesto was created and proved to be a game-changer in software development. Basically, it is a set of four values and 12 principles that guide software development teams in using Agile development to maximize productivity and collaborative work during a project. They can also be adapted for almost any project across […]
What is Agile Development: Key Features and How it Works
Even though Agile development has been gaining traction as of late, it has existed since the mid-90s. Agile is a software development methodology, but with the impressive results it has produced in that field, other companies started using it outside their IT departments. Now many companies across various industries, such as automotive, construction, engineering, pharmaceutical […]
Getting to Know Agile Development – 4 Value of the Agile Manifesto
The Agile Manifesto has become an extremely handy tool for any software development team. In it, there are four values that help teams produce software that not only works but is also of the highest quality. As long as an organization is using Agile development, these four principles should be used as a guide in […]
6 Principles of Continuous Improvement
6 Principles of Continuous Improvement So you have implemented a process improvement methodology, like Six Sigma, and it was successful. While this is a reason to celebrate on its own, there’s still more work to be done. One question that pops into mind is: how do we make sure the positive results of the process […]
Why Your Company Should Do a Gemba Walk
Why Your Company Should Do a Gemba Walk Albert Einstein once said, insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different outcomes. A manager at an organization doesn’t have to sit down doing the same things and expecting different results. They need to be out there and witness their employees working, see […]
What is Quick Response Manufacturing?
What is Quick Response Manufacturing? There are so many strategies that businesses can use to be successful in their field and one of them is Quick Response Manufacturing. This strategy allows a business to be able to cut lead time when they are producing their products. When lead time is cut, an organization is able […]
Countermeasures and Continuous Improvement
Countermeasures and Continuous Improvement No business out there is perfect and problems when it comes to production do arise from time to time which cannot be dealt with quickly. Some of these problems can be dealt with using countermeasures. The question now is what are countermeasures and what do they bring to an organization? Definition […]
4 Myths About Process Improvement
4 Myths About Process Improvement Six Sigma is one of the most popular process improvement methodologies in the world, despite there be a number of them. However, process improvement itself is one term that many people have strong feelings about. Depending on how it is perceived, those feelings can range from good to bad. Ultimately, […]
A Brief Overview of DFMEA?
When it comes to processes, whether in the manufacturing or service industry, defects are undesirable. In fact, defects that are big enough have been known to interrupt a process. When things of that nature happen, organizations can hemorrhage millions of dollars. With that in mind, it makes all the more sense to eliminate defects before […]
What Do Lean and Agile Have in Common?
What Do Lean and Agile Have in Common? Both lean and agile are terms which refer to modern advancements in the way work is done, which have led to reduced cost, faster response times, and better customer services for many companies in different industries. Although both lean’ and agile’ refer to two separate concepts, the two […]
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