Introduction to Lean Software Development and Kanban Systems – Eliminate Waste

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In this post, we’ll continue the Lean Software Development and Kanban Systems series by concentrating on Principle #1: Eliminate Waste.

“Muda” is Waste in Japanese.

In the next part of the series, we’ll dive into Principle #2: Create Knowledge / Amplify Learning.

And I am going to be a little obnoxious about listing my Lean and Kanban references with every series post. The references are great and they deserve this sort of attention.

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