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The most straightforward technique for reducing time to market is to reduce bottlenecks in the value stream using the theory of constraints. Learn how to apply the theory of constraints to your value stream mapping techniques here.
Having an understanding of the theory of constraints' theoretical limits is vital before using it. Attempting to repair something that is not vital to the operation of the business might be a waste of time and money.
Ready for Customer Journey Mapping? Download our free template and capture the key moments of your customer's buying journey.
You can use the theory of constraints' tools to figure out what's holding you back and devise a strategy to conquer it. Read more here.
Download our eBook, "Value Stream Mapping: A Complete Guide" today! Learn about the framework to drive more efficiency in your company.
Download our free Value Stream Mapping Template! Ready for deployment, includes conditional formatting to quickly identify bottlenecks and constraints.
As part of an agile transition, make value stream mapping a priority for your team and put it at the top of your task list.
A value stream assessment will investigate every component of the value stream map process, and the suggested solution will address every area of the process holistically. Learn more here.
What does value stream mapping look like in an agile organization? Watch our video featuring top agile coaches from Ascendle.
Discover how the powerful value stream mapping methodology has optimized workflows, eliminated bottlenecks, and streamlined processes for all industries.
The new features in the .NET Framework will help developers work faster and more efficiently with performance and platform improvements. Learn more about the new .NET 6 here.
.NET 6 includes a plethora of significant advancements. This is the platform to utilize if you want to create a dynamic website, a mobile application, or even a business development application.
eBooks and Templates
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Product Strategy
Go to market on a predictable schedule with strategic insight
“I need to file a patent!” Sometimes that’s the first thing I hear from a client. Before they even want to tell me about their app idea, they [...]
Evaluating which mobile app ideas will produce the outcomes you’re looking for can be a tricky business.
Businesses ready to put their innovative technology idea into action turn their attention from understanding there’s a need for software or an app to putting the idea [...]
Agile Process
Gain insight into our approach to agile and Scrum
Studies show that up to two-thirds of new software projects fail. One of the primary reasons for this high rate of failure is not truly understanding end user needs.
Scrum vs. agile. You hear them used almost interchangeably in the software industry. But are they really the same thing? Learn about the differences between them in this article.
When your team is co-located, communication and coordination come easy. But now employees are working in an entirely new world. How do you keep their productivity from falling off a cliff?
How do the best firms drive software innovation? Check out the ten most critical factors we observe as companies champion themselves into the world of rapid software innovation.
You can spend years building out a full, robust solution which may be technically perfect, but is delivered so late you miss the market opportunity. Strong technical leadership is the key.
The Agile Manifesto states: "Our highest priority is to satisfy the customer through early and continuous delivery of valuable software." Here we discuss how shipping early empowers agile development teams to adapt to changes in order to meet that priority.
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