project management

CIP, DDP, CIF, DAP, Inco Terms

Inco Terms (short for International Commercial Terms) are a set of standardized trade terms that define the responsibilities and obligations of buyers and sellers in international trade. Here are explanations of some commonly used Inco Terms: CIP (Carriage and Insurance…

Scrum vs. Kanban

Project management is an essential aspect of successful project delivery, and different project management styles have emerged over time to address different project requirements. Two of the most popular project management styles are Scrum and Kanban, each with its unique…

Agile vs. Waterfall

Agile and Waterfall are two project management methodologies used to manage software development projects. Each approach has its own advantages and disadvantages, and choosing the right methodology depends on the specific requirements of the project. In this article, we will…

Reduce wasted time

RescueTime is a tool that allows you to easily understand and optimize how you and your team spends their time and attention. One of the most important things about RescueTime is that there is NO DATA ENTRY. A personal analytics service…

Project lessons learned

Project management is a complex process that requires careful planning, execution, and monitoring to ensure success. It is essential to incorporate lessons learned from previous projects into future projects to improve project outcomes. This article will discuss the project management…

Waterfall vs. SCRUM

(software_development) Topics Plan-Driven Principles Agile Principles Similarity between development and manufacturing Both follow a defined process. Development isn’t manufacturing; development creates the recipe for the product. Process structure Development is phase-based and sequential. Development should beiterative and incremental. Degree of…

Early field failure analysis

… first responders in Cupertino learn directly of a defective iPhone in New York, Paris, or Tokyo as soon as a Genius Bar staffer reports it. The phone goes on the nextFedEx (FDX) plane to California. Using the serial numbers…

Microsoft Project 101

Project managers are frequently requested to share the critical path for their projects. In this article we will review the key elements that need to be in place to display the critical path using Microsoft Project 2010 or 2013. What…

Dependency

There are four standard types of dependencies: Finish to start (FS) A FS B = B can’t start before A is finished, or in another words Activity A must be completed before Activity B can begin.[2] (Foundations dug) FS (Concrete…

Acceptance testing methodology

In engineering and its various subdisciplines, acceptance testing is a test conducted to determine if the requirements of a specification or contract are met. It may involve chemical tests, physical tests, or performance tests.

Lean software development

Lean development can be summarized by seven principles, very close in concept to lean manufacturing principles: Eliminate waste Amplify learning Decide as late as possible Deliver as fast as possible Empower the team Build integrity in See the whole