Benchmark

Project management has become a graveyard of metrics. We measure velocity, burn rate, story points, cycle time, and dozens of other numbers that promise to tell us if we’re winning or losing. The irony is that the more we measure, the less we seem to know about what actually matters. Most project managers operate like […]

There’s a curious phenomenon in manufacturing circles. Mention that your plant achieved 85% OEE and watch the room light up with admiration. It’s like announcing you’ve joined an exclusive club, one with velvet ropes and a secret handshake. The number has taken on an almost mythical quality, a golden standard that separates the amateurs from