Asked by Matthew Castanon on May 06, 2024
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What is a kanban?
Kanban
A scheduling system for lean manufacturing and just-in-time production, which uses visual cues to signal steps in the production process.
- Acknowledge the essential notions and jargon associated with JIT frameworks.
- Recognize the importance of the connection between suppliers and customers in the effectiveness of JIT systems.
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Shawn YounisMay 09, 2024
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Kanban is the Japanese word for card that has come to mean "signal." A kanban system moves parts through production by means of a "pull" from a signal.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the essential notions and jargon associated with JIT frameworks.
- Recognize the importance of the connection between suppliers and customers in the effectiveness of JIT systems.