Queueing Theory
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Why Limit Work-in-Process?
“Work-in-Process” is a fancy name for jobs which are started but not finished. You may have a collection of half-finished projects on your desk, or in your garage, or your sewing area. These are all Work-in-Process or WIP. At home, we usually realize that it’s not a great idea to have a dozen carpentry projects
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Cadence – Why Rhythm is Good for You
One of the fundamental tools in Agile and Lean is cadence. A cadence is a regular, predictable rhythm within a process. For instance, your staff meeting is held every Monday at 10am, or your website is refreshed every 4th Tuesday. Agile sprints are another example of cadence. A regular, predictable cadence saves time by reducing time