Lean Tools in Project Management
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The connection between lean/lean management and project management is simply the same as mentioned above, eliminating waste in projects. | The connection between lean/lean management and project management is simply the same as mentioned above, eliminating waste in projects. | ||
| − | Some lean principles/methodologies are directly related | + | Some lean principles/methodologies are directly related and are more applicable to project management: |
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Gemba Walk, Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen. | Gemba Walk, Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen. | ||
Toyota is manly known of the founder of the lean management, but during the past 30 years the lean principles and tools have been implemented in many companies regardless the size of the firm. | Toyota is manly known of the founder of the lean management, but during the past 30 years the lean principles and tools have been implemented in many companies regardless the size of the firm. | ||
Revision as of 15:53, 13 September 2015
Lean is a continuous improvement mythology which was introduced in the late 40’s by the automotive company, Toyota. Lean is all about eliminating waste and maximizes value. Waste is described in 7(8) different ways and will be described more detailed in the article.
The connection between lean/lean management and project management is simply the same as mentioned above, eliminating waste in projects. Some lean principles/methodologies are directly related and are more applicable to project management:
Gemba Walk, Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen.
Toyota is manly known of the founder of the lean management, but during the past 30 years the lean principles and tools have been implemented in many companies regardless the size of the firm.
