WIPrajoituksia

WIPrajoituksia, a Finnish term translating to "WIP limits" in English, refers to a management technique used primarily in Agile and Lean methodologies. It involves setting a maximum number of work items that can be in progress at any given time within a specific stage of a workflow or for a particular team. The core principle behind WIP limits is to prevent bottlenecks and improve the flow of work.

By restricting the amount of work underway, teams are encouraged to focus on completing existing tasks before starting new ones. This can lead to faster delivery times, reduced lead times, and improved work quality as individuals and teams are less likely to be context-switching between multiple tasks. WIP limits are often implemented on Kanban boards, where columns representing different stages of a workflow have explicit numerical limits. When a column reaches its WIP limit, no new work can enter that stage until an existing item moves out. This visual cue helps teams identify and address flow issues promptly. The strategic application of WIP limits aims to foster a more efficient and predictable work process.