Agile Project Management Kanban Method and Practices 5

Question 1

What is the main goal of holding a Kanban replenishment meeting?

Accepted Answer

To select and prioritize which items enter the workflow's input queue

Answer

Replenishment meetings decide which backlog items move into the ready/commitment queue to be pulled into flow.

Question 2

In Kanban, the 'commitment point' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The moment the team agrees to deliver an item and begins tracking its lead time

Answer

The commitment point is where an item is pulled into active work, marking the start of customer lead time measurement.

Question 3

What is a 'class of service' in Kanban?

Accepted Answer

A policy defining how certain item types are prioritized and handled

Answer

Classes of service, such as standard, expedite, or fixed-date, set rules for how different work types flow and are prioritized.

Question 4

How does a 'fixed-date' class of service differ from a standard one?

Accepted Answer

It has a hard deadline that influences when it must be prioritized

Answer

Fixed-date items carry a firm due date, so they are scheduled and prioritized to avoid missing that deadline.

Question 5

What does a steadily widening band on a Cumulative Flow Diagram indicate?

Accepted Answer

Increasing WIP and likely growing lead times

Answer

A widening band means items are entering faster than they leave, signaling rising WIP and lengthening lead times.

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