Kainexus

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Lean Agile, often called Lean-Agile or Agile at Scale, combines Lean principles and Agile software development methodologies for larger, more complex projects and organizations. This post will provide a comprehensive understanding of Lean Agile principles.

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Kainexus

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Many organizations that seek to implement the Lean business methodology find that their structure is too rigid and bureaucratic to effectively support or sustain Lean principles. This management shift boosts Lean efforts and strengthens the organization's leadership pipeline.

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Kainexus

MAY 17, 2022

Lean management, also called Lean manufacturing, or just Lean, is a business methodology that helps organizations reach their most critical strategic objectives. Although it started in manufacturing, Lean management is now used by organizations of all types and sizes. Practice continuous improvement.

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Idea to Value

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Jim is Honorary Professor at Aston Business School (UK) and Editor in Chief of Research-Technology Management, a peer-reviewed journal for practitioners of innovation, technology and research management. Topics covered in this episode: 00:02:00 – Lean Startup practices (as discussed with Steve Blank ).

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Kainexus

MAY 25, 2023

One approach that has gained widespread popularity is Lean Business Process Management. Companies constantly seek ways to improve process efficiency and reduce waste in today's rapidly changing business landscape.

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Kainexus

MAY 3, 2022

Organizations have adopted the Lean methodology worldwide to improve work processes, reduce waste, and achieve overall performance optimization. Modern companies leverage Lean management software to ensure that continuous improvement is productive and efficient.

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Kainexus

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Waste in project management refers to any resource or effort expended without adding value to the project's ultimate goals and objectives. Adopting Lean Agile project management principles, which maximize value while minimizing waste, is essential to mitigate waste in project management.

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Kainexus

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Lean technology, often called " Lean software " or "Lean management software," is a category of applications and lean manufacturing tools designed to support and facilitate Lean principles within any organization dedicated to operational excellence.

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Kainexus

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In a world where efficiency is the lifeblood of success and waste is the silent killer of profits, there exists a methodology that promises to transform businesses and organizations into lean, mean, profit-producing machines. This article will look into the heart of this transformative force.

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Kainexus

JANUARY 27, 2022

Product managers fulfill a critical role in translating customer needs into product features and improvements. Unfortunately, often internal pressures, external commenters, and poor product management practices hinder managers' ability to deliver products that customers truly value.

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Kainexus

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Lean management methodology , also called Lean Production or Lean Manufacturing, was first developed based mainly on the management techniques of Toyota and other Japanese automakers; it was primarily used in manufacturing. Today, the approach has been embraced by almost every industry. Here are the answers.

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Kainexus

JANUARY 6, 2022

Lean process management is a method for building a company culture that supports continuous improvement. The primary objective of Lean process improvement is to create value for the customer by optimizing resources and creating an uninterrupted workflow based on near real-time customer demands.

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Viima

JANUARY 2, 2024

One such approach that I will be diving into in this article is the Lean Startup method. So, let’s break the Lean Startup down, and let’s see how it can modify the traditional way of starting a new venture. Faced with such uncertainty, adopting a cost-effective, waste-free approach becomes not just a choice but a vital necessity.

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Kainexus

JULY 15, 2022

Karidja Sakanogo joined us on our Continuous Improvement webinar series to share the core values and dimensions of Lean management that can alleviate parenthood. You can watch the webinar recording here or read the webinar transcript below.

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Kainexus

JUNE 1, 2022

Lean manufacturing , also known as Lean management, or Lean Six Sigma, is a structured business improvement method that helps organizations achieve their short and long-term strategic goals and objectives. Lean manufacturing rests on three fundamental ideas: Deliver maximum value as defined by the customer.

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Kainexus

JANUARY 25, 2023

Fortunately, Lean business process management is ideally suited for this challenge. Lean organizations constantly work toward optimizing every process for maximum results. Productivity through Lean is about total effectiveness, not just efficiency.

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Kainexus

MAY 25, 2022

Lean management is a business model that can help organizations achieve these goals and more. Lean's purpose is to transform an organization's culture into one that values continuous improvement over the long term.

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IdeaScale

JULY 24, 2023

While the Agile methodology is really helpful for structuring teams and creating an efficient workspace, there are many different branches that each take their own approach to project management. All of these strategies fall under the Agile umbrella, and in this article, we will compare four of the most popular project management strategies.

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Kainexus

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The Lean Management System is a popular business process methodology that started in the manufacturing sector but quickly spread to healthcare, software development, construction, and a host of other fields. This post answers the ones we hear most often.

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Kainexus

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The Lean methodology is a set of practices and tools that business leaders initially developed to help manufacturing organizations improve quality and become more efficient. The benefits of Lean management are not confined to manufacturing. For many reasons, Lean has been particularly embraced by healthcare organizations.

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Viima

JANUARY 2, 2024

One such approach that I will be diving into in this article is the Lean Startup method. So, let’s break the Lean Startup down, and let’s see how it can modify the traditional way of starting a new venture. Faced with such uncertainty, adopting a cost-effective, waste-free approach becomes not just a choice but a vital necessity.

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Kainexus

JANUARY 14, 2021

Visual management tools surround us. The Lean business approach takes advantage of this fact and leverages several powerful tools for management and improvement. You don’t have to be all in on Lean to take advantage of them. Although they are so ubiquitous, we might not even think about them.

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Viima

AUGUST 31, 2023

40 years later the Six Sigma methodology is as popular as ever, with new variants and adaptations, like the Lean Six Sigma, making it more versatile for other industries and types of organizations as well. Research says that Six Sigma has saved companies over $400 billion. One can only wonder: is this yet another gold rush?

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Exago

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Once the go-to strategy for ensuring business efficiency and growth, in the context of the current reality, Lean Management has been branded by some as being outdated. The post How can Lean and Innovation make your business evolve to 4.0?

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Kainexus

JUNE 28, 2022

The Lean approach to business management started when Toyota decided to retool its manufacturing practices to improve efficiency and quality simultaneously. However, not all Lean initiatives are successful. That's why software designed to enhance Lean efforts is so critical.

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Kainexus

JUNE 21, 2022

Most modern business management methodologies have roots in Toyota's approach to quality improvement and business optimization following World War II. Techniques included in what they called The Toyota Way have been borrowed, adapted, and rearranged into an approach known as Lean manufacturing.

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Kainexus

AUGUST 4, 2022

Unfortunately, because so much has been written about the various business management methodologies, it is easy to become confused about what will work best. This post looks into one question we get a lot, "Should we adopt the continuous improvement model or Lean Six Sigma?".

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Kainexus

APRIL 5, 2022

The modern business landscape is full of buzzwords and passing management fads, so it isn't surprising if you hear of a new "methodology" and just let it go in one ear and out the other. However, it's a good idea to make an exception for Lean business management.

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Leanstack

APRIL 26, 2021

In this post, Alejandra shares her perspectives on when and how to incorporate lean, agile, and design thinking into your product lifecycle. Enjoy… -Ash) As a product design manager and portfolio owner, I have found myself endlessly defending why it takes 9 months to design and launch a product with no guarantee of success.

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Innov8rs

MARCH 17, 2024

This (economic) reality has highlighted the limitations of existing innovation systems, underscoring the necessity for a more efficient and effective approach to innovation management, as Frank Mattes and Dennis Boeckler suggested during a recent Innov8rs Learning Lab session. Most companies have an innovation management system.

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Kainexus

JANUARY 25, 2022

When many people think about Lean processes and management , they assume that the goal is to optimize each process with a step-by-step approach to reduce waste and implement incremental improvements. Because people who innovate have bold ideas, but it's Lean thinking that turns fantastic ideas into realities.

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Kainexus

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Visual management tools surround us. The Lean business approach takes advantage of this fact and leverages several powerful tools for management and improvement. You don't have to be all in on Lean to take advantage of them. Although they are so ubiquitous, we might not even think about them.

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Kainexus

DECEMBER 3, 2020

James Womack and Dan Jones are the founders of the Lean Enterprise Institute and the Lean Enterprise Academy (UK), respectively. Their book, Lean Thinking: Banish Waste and Create Wealth in Your Corporation , is considered by some to be the bible of Lean manufacturing.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

But it will never fully replace people — and that poses management challenges. AI already is being used in some areas of process improvement, and the usage of this technology — including generative AI — promises to grow. That’s because it can perform tasks faster and much less expensively than humans alone.

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Kainexus

JUNE 11, 2020

A growing number of construction firms are embracing the Lean methodology that emphasizes maximizing value for the customer while minimizing waste. Lean construction borrows from the manufacturing approach developed by Toyota after World War II. This makes proper execution of the philosophy and techniques difficult to implement.

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