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August 12th, 2023
Swim Lane Diagram: this article provides a practical explanation of the Swim Lane Diagram. Next to what it is (definition, meaning and origin), this article also highlights the structure and elements of a Swim Lane Diagram including an example,…
August 9th, 2023
Value Stream Mapping (VSM): this article explains Value Stream Mapping (VSM) in a practical way. The article begins with a general defintion, followed by information on the steps involved in the process of creating a Value Stream Map, a practical…
June 26th, 2023
Parallel thinking: this article explains the concept of parallel thinking in a practical way. The article starts with the definition of this term, followed by a general explanation and examples of situations in which this thinking style can be applied.…
June 9th, 2023
Means End Analysis (MEA): this article explains the concept of Means End Analysis or MEA in a practical way. This article contains the general definition of the technique, and the steps involved in the process, including a means end analysis…
May 31st, 2023
Business Analysis (BA): this article explains the concept of Business Analysis (BA) in a practical way. The article begins with a general definition of business analysis, followed by an example of the process of conducting business analysis and information on…
May 22nd, 2023
Pareto Analysis: this article explains the theory of Pareto Analysis by Vilfredo Pareto in a practical way. After reading you will understand the basics of this problem solving tool. This article explains what the analysis is and which steps are…
April 3rd, 2023
Fishbone Diagram: this article explains the Fishbone Diagram or Ishikawa Diagram by Kaoru Ishikawa in a practical way. After reading you will understand the basics of this powerful problem solving tool and Cause and Effect Analysis. This article also…
March 31st, 2023
Straw Man Proposal: this article provides you with a practical explanation of the Straw Man Proposal. Next to what it is, this article also highlights the start of a concept version, format and working method (including conditions and example),…
March 30th, 2023
Kepner Tregoe Method of Problem Solving: this article explains the Kepner Tregoe Method, also known as the KT-method, developed by Charles Kepner and Benjamin Tregoe in a practical way. Next to what this is, this article also highlights…
December 13th, 2022
A3 Lean: this article explains the use of the A3 Lean template in a practical way. It covers its advantage and the process in steps, along with examples. It also contains a downloadable and editable A3 format lean single page…
October 21st, 2022
Deming PDCA Cycle: this article explains the Deming PDCA Cycle further developed by William Edwards Deming in a practical way. After reading you will understand the meaning, how do you apply it including principles of this powerful problem solving approach.…
July 3rd, 2022
Virtual Value Chain Model: this article explains the Virtual Value Chain Model in a practical way. After reading you will understand the basics of this powerful problem solving tool.
What is the Virtual Value Chain Model?
Today’s organizations are…
