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We discuss the Lean software development methodology and how it benefits developers and project managers. Learn more. The Lean software development methodology has gained a lot of traction in the ...

The Japanese word Muda loosely translates as waste. The core element of is to eliminate waste--or, in more North American terms, to "cut the fat." While applying lean concepts to manufacturing may ...

IBM Rational's MCIF offers a twist on Kaizen, a lean manufacturing mainstay and the process of "continuous improvement" practiced by Toyota for 50 years I was just about to write an essay on Kaizen in ...

Paul Savage is director of Channel Sales, Formscape Software Ltd. Lean manufacturing initiatives both on and off the shop floor have helped companies reduce costs and improve productivity. To build on ...

As we have previously covered on this blog, the primary purpose of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodology is to eliminate waste and reduce variation in manufacturing, service and design processes, thus ...

Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 includes pre-built capabilities for five industries, and is said to simplify operations while increasing flexibility. Microsoft has introduced a new enterprise resource ...