Category Archives: Management

Interesting predictions for out sourcing

It is highly likely that India will be challanged even more for cost efficiency and higher valued services. Here are some observations and predictions from Gartner, Bernstein Research and Forrester Research; with my interpretation for implications. Evolving From Evolving To Implications Offshore labor primarily in India Labor in multiple geographies India will have competition; also [...]

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Programmers need these!

Large monitor, or if possible – two of them! Reasonably fast PC (compiler, IDE, browser and db server etc to go fast) As much RAM as possible(PC should not slow down due to lack of RAM when RAM could be expanded) Reasonably fast internet connection (Not to watch movies, but to view self-learning videos etc) [...]

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Key Factors for Effective Dev Teams, according to me!

* Good communication* Good sharing of tangible and intangible resources* Learning from own and other team member’s mistake* Good leader* Enough resources to work with* Good Commitment level* Openness in environment

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Ten rules of lean production

1. Eliminate waste 2. Minimize inventory 3. Maximize flow 4. Pull production from customer demand 5. Meet customer requirements 6. Do it right the first time 7. Empower workers 8. Design for rapid changeover 9. Partner with suppliers 10. Create a culture of continuous improvement

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Golden rule of decision making…

If you have to decide on something important enough, do you get in a dilemma? You want to buy a car. At the same time, you do not want to spend too much money. Your old car is still good enough, though just reaching a point where you should sell it off. No new car [...]

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