Do not eliminate variability; manage it. Buffer your system against extreme risks by maintaining excess capacity rather than overloading your team. 4. Reducing Batch Sizes
Smaller batches require less coordination and management overhead.
In manufacturing, inventory is highly visible. You can see piles of unused parts sitting on the factory floor. In product development, inventory is invisible. It exists as uncompiled code, untested features, and unreviewed design documents.
Do not eliminate variability; manage it. Buffer your system against extreme risks by maintaining excess capacity rather than overloading your team. 4. Reducing Batch Sizes
Smaller batches require less coordination and management overhead.
In manufacturing, inventory is highly visible. You can see piles of unused parts sitting on the factory floor. In product development, inventory is invisible. It exists as uncompiled code, untested features, and unreviewed design documents.
