What is downstream?
Activities from the receipt of a request to its delivery.
Kanban
Uses the concept of downstream to manage workflow, with a focus on visualizing and optimizing the entire process.
Metrics
Some metrics used to observe the efficiency of upstream are Lead Time and Cycle Time.
Scrum
Although not explicitly named, Scrum also implies upstream activities through the management of the Product Backlog by the Product Owner.
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