Gemba
A Japanese term meaning "the real place," used in Lean management to describe the place where value is created. Important for understanding the actual processes and identifying areas for improvement.
15 topics found for:
“operational excellence”
DevOps
A set of practices that combines software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops) to shorten the development lifecycle and deliver high-quality software continuously. Crucial for improving the speed, efficiency, and quality of software development and deployment.
Product Consolidation
The process of combining multiple products or product lines into a single offering to streamline operations and reduce complexity. Useful for optimizing product portfolios and improving operational efficiency.
DesignOps
The orchestration and optimization of design operations to improve efficiency, quality, and impact of the design function within an organization. Crucial for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of design teams.
7 Wastes
A Lean methodology concept identifying seven types of waste in processes to improve efficiency. Valuable for product managers and engineers to optimize processes and eliminate inefficiencies.
PDCA
Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) is an iterative four-step management method used for continuous improvement of processes and products. Essential for quality control and operational efficiency.
PDCA Cycle
Plan, Do, Check, and Act (PDCA) is a four-step management method used for continuous improvement of processes and products. Essential for implementing and maintaining continuous improvement in business and design processes.
Idea Management
The systematic process of capturing, evaluating, and implementing ideas to drive innovation, reflecting a collective commitment to continuous improvement and product excellence. Essential for harnessing team creativity and maintaining the entrepreneurial spirit that characterizes successful product development.
DMAIC
Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) is a data-driven improvement cycle used in Six Sigma. Crucial for systematically improving processes and ensuring quality in digital product development.
Six Sigma
A data-driven methodology aimed at improving processes by identifying and removing defects, and reducing variability. Crucial for enhancing the quality and efficiency of digital product development processes.
CALMS
Culture, Automation, Lean, Measurement, and Sharing (CALMS) is a framework for guiding the implementation of DevOps practices. Important for fostering a DevOps culture and improving collaboration, efficiency, and continuous improvement in product design teams.
Idea Backlog
A prioritized list of ideas and potential features for future product development, embodying a collective vision for innovation and improvement. Essential for managing creative input and maintaining an innovation pipeline that aligns with the team's entrepreneurial spirit and shared commitment to product excellence.
Benchmarking
The practice of comparing performance metrics to industry bests or best practices from other companies. Essential for identifying performance gaps and opportunities for improvement.
CMM
Capability Maturity Model (CMM) is a framework for improving and optimizing processes within an organization. Essential for assessing and enhancing the maturity and efficiency of processes in product design and development.
Three-Sigma Rule
A statistical rule stating that nearly all values in a normal distribution (99.7%) lie within three standard deviations (sigma) of the mean. Important for identifying outliers and understanding variability in data, aiding in quality control and performance assessment in digital product design.