In the most basic terms, Kanban is an innovative technique that is used in project management. The technique allows teams to be more productive and makes the processes much more streamlined. The word “Kanban†derives its origins from the Japanese “kan†which means “visual†and the word “ban†which means “card.” Kanban has become a […]
Kanban is a Principle and Method in Lean that Enables Pull and Flow. Read the Articles and Kanban Examples
[VIDEO] Lean Construction Methods Transform the Industry
The construction industry has been mired in an environment that has been siloed and antiquated for years. The view has been that things have always been done a certain way and there is no reason to change. Meanwhile, numerous industries have embraced lean methodologies and have significantly reduced waste, improved efficiency and delivered higher quality products […]
[VIDEO] Kanban Board Creates Opportunities
> Kanban is a lean method to manage and improve systems and process across an organization. The methodology balances the demands with available capacity, and improves the handling of system level bottlenecks. The Kanban board is a tool within the methodology which will allow the visualization of any process. The goal of a Kanban system […]
Kanban Board Optimizes Efficiency and Process
The Kanban board is a lean tool for managing flow in a process. From simple processes to the most complex, the board will visually represent a every step in a process process and show the status at any given time. During the late 1940’s, the line workers at Toyota displayed colored Kanbans to notify downstream […]
Push/Pull Production for Your Manufacturing Process
Push and pull models of manufacturing are two major approaches implemented by organizations. The decision on which approach to use is often based on their business strategy. Push and pull-based models in manufacturing starts at the planning phase and continues through the execution stage. Watch this informative video on Push/Pull Production! Related Posts:Pull Production […]
[VIDEO] Consider the 3 Categories of Waste
Muda is the direct obstacle of flow. There are 7 distinctive types of Muda which all lead to waiting times, and therefore longer lead times in a process. Simply taking out the Muda does not work. Usually, there is a reason why the Muda is there and this reason often has to do with the […]
VIDEO – Kanban Boards Come To Life With Trello
Trello is an web-based application, designed for group collaboration and project management. It organizes multiple projects into boards and at the same time you can see what’s being worked on, who’s working on what, and where something is in process. Trello was initially introduced by Fog Creek Software. In Trello, boards represent projects and they […]
Kanban – Boards and Cards Go Digital as a Viral App
Kanban is an approach to process change for organizations, which uses visualization with a Kanban board. It allows a better understanding of work and workflow. Kanban practice limits work in progress, which reduces waste from multitasking and context switching, exposes operational problems and encourages collaboration to improve the system. It is rooted in two sets […]
TPS: A Video on Lean Manufacturing and Kanban
The main objectives of TPS (Toyota Production System) are to design out overburden (muri) and inconsistency (mura), and to eliminate waste (muda). The most significant effects on process value delivery are achieved by designing a process capable of delivering the required results smoothly; by designing out mura. It is crucial to ensure that the process […]
How to Maintain Kanban Systems
How to Maintain Kanban Systems Kanban means ‘visual card’, or simply, ‘sign’ in Japanese. In manufacturing, there are two types of Kanban: the ‘move’ Kanban, which tells the receiving department when to move parts to the assembly line, and the ‘make’ Kanban, which instructs suppliers to manufacture parts or products. As part of the Lean […]
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