DevOps
Mar 6, 2017 · Operations
Controlling Work-in-Progress: The Lake‑Water‑Rock Effect and Principles for Setting WIP Limits
This article explains how to control work‑in‑progress using the lake‑water‑rock metaphor, outlines realistic and useful principles for setting WIP limits, describes common limiting methods such as swim‑lane caps, stage caps, and personal caps, and offers practical ways to determine initial limit values.
LeanProcess ImprovementWIP limits
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