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03/09/2012 01:29 PM
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Hello
I suggest that we should have a separate category on Project Management. I would like to bring your attention toward the fact that we are entering into a new stage of using lean in Project Management.
Of course, Originally lean was developed as a production philosophy and quality system, with elements of both craft production and mass production. Since its introduction, the understanding of lean has changed considerably. In order to demonstrate the evolution i would further explain it using the stages of evolution in last decades.
1980-1990 : Manufacturing, shop-floor only in Automotive- vehicle assembly.
1990-mid 1990: Manufacturing and materials management in Automotive- vehicle and component assembly.
Mid 1990-2000 : Order fulfillment in Manufacturing, in general- often focused on repetitive manufacturing.
2000+: processes, such as order fulfillment and new product development in High and low volume manufacturing, extension into service sectors.
2010+: After implementations in production lines to product development and services, now organizations are focusing on applying lean to project management as whole instead of the past trend to focus on product related work only. Which is often mentioned as Lean Product Development.
Therefore, in order to focus on whole instead of parts it is essential to apply lean thinking at project, program and level.
As a leading discussion forum it will be interesting for us to have a separate category on project management or lean project management.
Looking forward to know what you think of my suggestion.
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03/23/2012 01:20 PM
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I think this is an excellent idea. There is in fact a whole art and science of critical chain project management that is central to lean thinking and implementation of lean principles to increase project throughput and reduce cycle times.
What is the process to create a separate category?
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06/22/2012 03:20 PM
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Basit,
Riz is spot on. If you haven't already done so, may I suggest that you read "Critical Chain" by Eli Goldratt. It develops the foundation for applying the Theory of Constraints to Project Management and can be a real eye-opener.
Regards
Bill
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