Kanban, like 5S, is a technique that was invented in Japan as a part of the lean manufacturing process. The word “kanban” actually means “visual signal” or “card”, and like 5S, kanban uses visual information to increase productivity. Originally, kanban was used to control logistical chains in manufacturing plants. In a kanban system, new commodities[…]
There are days when just keeping on top of your email can be a struggle; and that’s before even considering all the items on your to-do list. Most of us need any extra edge we can get in the quest to stay productive. Thankfully, others before us have faced similar problems, and they’ve devised some[…]
The availability of free software is a huge blessing to individuals and businesses on a budget. Surprisingly, in many cases free software is not only easy on the pocket book, but also works as well or better than commercial software. In this article, I’d like to share three of my favorite productivity tools that are[…]