Kanban Lean Manufacturing System

Just In Time and Continual Improvement

In the U.S., kanban goes hand in hand with Just in Time (JIT) production. Kanban, however, is more than just another means of implementing JIT. Kanban is a philosophy, one part of a larger system that will make almost any workplace more efficient, safe, and lean.

"Just In Time" means to have the materials and labor needed to make something, be available where it is needed, just at the time when it is needed.

Kanban is a technique that enables JIT.

Kanban by itself is just the visual use of signs to indicate work flow. But, when used as part of the larger philosophies of kaizen, 5s or even six sigma methodologies, kanban will make work safer, faster, leaner, and more environmentally responsible. By eliminating overproduction and obsolete materials, working environments are made safer and waste is drastically reduced.

Our FREE kanban guide can help you begin this process today. We also offer FREE guides on both 5s and kaizen. Our guides can help almost anyone begin the long process to a more productive and efficient work environment.

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