Lean on Agile In this competitive world of software development speed, accuracy and reliability play an important role during the development of a product. Traditional software development models like waterfall model lack these features which makes them not so feasible with the current scenario. The characteristics which traditional methods failed to address were achieved by agile methodologies, which are rapid, flexible, efficient and iterative. Lean, which was proven to be useful in the manufacturing industry is now has its applications even in software industry and is referred as Lean Software Development. Lean is known for its principles, which when applied optimizes the work. Both agile and lean have their own/individual set of benefits which when combined together can lead to extraction of best from both. This paper focuses on how lean and agile can work together, to produce better results. It gives development of a medical application using lean and agile as a real time example. Later it focuses on how different agile and lean are. Results of a survey on different methods used in software industry are presented in the end. General Terms: Agile, Lean, Lean Software development Additional Key Words and Phrases: from lean to agile, scrum , XP ACM Reference Format: Daniel Pineo, Colin Ware and Sean Fogarty. 2010. Neural Modeling of Flow Rendering Effectiveness. ACM Trans. Appl. Percept. 2, 3, Article (May 2010), 12 pages. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/0000000.0000000 1. INTRODUCTION In software development industry, the search is on for a better way to create better software rapidly, repeatedly, and reliably due to global competitiveness. In a 2010 survey by Forrester, 35 percent of organizations polled described... ... middle of paper ... ...Agile principles”, IEEE, 2013 3. Xiaofeng Wang, “The Combination of Agile and Lean in Software Development: An Experience Report Analysis”, Agile Conference, 2011 4. Pilar Rodríguez Jouni Markkula Markku Oivo Kimmo Turula, “Survey on Agile and Lean Usage in Finnish Software Industry”, ACM ,2012 Works Cited 1. M. Rizwan Jameel Qureshi , S.A. Hussain, “An adaptive software development process model”,2007 2. Manjunath K N, Jagadeesh J, Yogeesh M, “Achieving quality product in a long term software product development in healthcare application using Lean and Agile principles”, IEEE, 2013 3. Xiaofeng Wang, “The Combination of Agile and Lean in Software Development: An Experience Report Analysis”, Agile Conference, 2011 4. Pilar Rodríguez Jouni Markkula Markku Oivo Kimmo Turula, “Survey on Agile and Lean Usage in Finnish Software Industry”, ACM ,2012
There are many people that benefit from Lean Six Sigma which include mainly customers, suppliers, employees, and also stockholders. Lean Six Sigma is a way for businesses to improve, to reduce waste and to become more successful. In the future, more and more organizations will adopt or practice some of the Lean, Six Sigma, or both in order to stay competitive in today’s market. In some cases, blending both Lean and Six Sigma can be costly and difficult; however the end result can create an organization that focuses on quality, accuracy, and speed to meet the goal which is profitability.
Agile project management is an iterative approach to the planning and monitoring of project processes. Agile projects are conducted in smaller tranches called iterations with each of these iterations closely reviewed and critiqued by the project team (employees, representatives of the clients etc.). The knowledge gained from this process is then used to ascertain the next steps of the
The Software Development Life Cycle is seldom used at my place of work. Unfortunately, recent developments in its use are deemed confidential. Due to this fact, this paper will examine in general terms one of the projects we are undertaking right now while at the same time attempting to maintain our confidentiality.
Software design and development is a field that requires various skills and abilities. Companies engaged in the development of software should provide an inclusive work environment where the different strengths of their employees are recognised, utilised and respected. Software development involves far more than programming skills. Personnel are required with strong communication, teamwork, attention to detail, creativity, design and problem-solving skills. Different personnel will possess these skills in varying proportions. It is the job of management to foster and encourage the development and enhancement of skills in the workplace.
Since Lean is a continuous improvement approach, a critical difference between the 2 systems was that the Lean approach instilled smaller teams of workers instead of a larger bunch. Even with smaller team, to ensure that there is not a sense of creeping boredom, the members were to switch jobs. This ensured that a person was
Achieving quality of conformance involved conform to specifications that involve providing customers with a quality product at the right price which accounts for the cost of materials. In order for a company to achieve and produce a successful product that customers want and need, it is vital that quality management and lean systems play front row. Quality management helps organizations to reduce waste and inventory. “Lean is about challenging the way things are done and opening our eyes to that waste and inefficiency” (Lean Benefits - Benefits of Lean, Why Lean is Important, 2015). Within each of these concepts are important tool and techniques that organizations can use to achieve a quality product. In this paper I will discuss “cost of quality” from the quality management side and “kaizen’s” from the lean system side, while discussing how each of these concepts are implemented into my own life or
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While developing a software many complex activities are required which in turn have dependencies along them. Large software projects require the involvement of programmers, documentation specialists, program managers, architects, database analysts, system analysts, , and trainers and last but not the least testers. Along with their independent responsibilities these persons are also responsible to maintain and keep a check on the software system quality as well.
A LEAN Company is our best description and our business philosophy (creating more value for customers with less resources), which pursues to deliver what the customer wants, when they want it, at maximum value with minimum misuse.Through the application of LEAN, we achieve more fulfillment as it helps to reduce the possibility to constantly be fighting a battle against difficulties. Besides, we promote a Continuous Improvement Culture in our performance.
The Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) consists of phases used in developing a piece of software. It is the plan of how to develop and maintain software, and when necessary, replace that software. In 2007 during my hospital’s transition to a new software system, I was fortunate enough to be included in the process. I did not get involved until the implementation phase, but from then on, until now, I remain very active in the process. I decided to highlight the Waterfall Model of SDLC. The Waterfall Model is a “sequential development process” with each phase continuing in a line (McGonigle and Mastrian, 2012, p. 205).
Describe the agile method Scrum. Describe all the roles, eg. Product owner, scrum master, etc. (2 pages)
To understand the application of successful operational planning, the organization must indulge in strategic operational training that could enhance employees’ performance in an executable manner and result in minimization of waste and ineptitude. That’s where the role of lean manufacturing emerges, Bodek,( 2004).Lean manufacturing enables an organization to have a continuous improvement in production leading to lowering the cost with better quality.
Rother, Mike and John Shook. Learning to See. Brookline, Mass.: The Lean Enterprise Institute, 1998.
Agile software development is a group of software development methods based on iterative and incremental development, where requirements and solutions evolve through collaboration between self-organizing, cross-functional teams. It promotes adaptive planning, evolutionary development and delivery, a time-boxed iterative approach, and encourages rapid and flexible response to change.
Nicholas, John, Soni, Avi. (2006). The Portal to Lean Production. Boca Raton, NY: Auerach Publications.