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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 […]
Kanban is a Principle and Method in Lean that Enables Pull and Flow. Read the Articles and Kanban Examples
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 […]
Different Types of Kanban Boards and Card Holders
Different Types of Kanban Boards and Card Holders Since it was introduced in the 1950’s by Toyota Production System founder Taiichi Ohno, Kanban has been adopted by thousands of companies in pursuit of success. Kanban cards exist to track progress. Doing so helps each member of a business team stay up-to-date, allowing them to easily […]
Digital vs Physical Kanban Boards
Digital vs Physical Kanban Boards The physical vs. digital debate has been around since the internet was first conceived. If using Kanban cards to improve business efficiency, you can choose to use either a digital or physical board to speed up operational processes and encourage workplace productivity. The decision to use either digital or physical […]
What Makes Kanban Effective?
What Makes Kanban Effective? Kanban, which was originally modeled after a Toyota Production System, means “billboard” or “signboard” in Japanese. Scheduling systems like Kanban help to eliminate wasted resources, help people make more efficient use of their time, build stronger and more robust businesses, and improve current designs. This way, future businesses are able to […]
How Do I Know When I’m Ready to Implement Kanban?
How Do I Know When I’m Ready to Implement Kanban? Before implementing a new tool or a new methodology, you need to make sure you are ready to do it well. If you are not ready for it, you risk doing more damage than good, and implementing something like Kanban improperly might actually hinder your […]
When Not to Use Kanban Swim Lanes
When Not to Use Kanban Swim Lanes Choosing the best tool for a particular task is not always easy, and we are often biased towards the wrong solution. This is especially true when we consider our positive bias towards complexity. A more complex tool might often look more appealing just on the merit of the […]
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