noun
- plural of kanban: visual scheduling systems used in lean manufacturing and project management to control workflow and inventory
Usage: business; manufacturing
Examples
- The factory implemented multiple kanbans to track different production lines.
- Software teams often use digital kanbans to manage their development tasks.
- The manager reviewed all the kanbans to identify bottlenecks in the process.
- Each department maintained their own kanbans for inventory control.
- The company’s efficiency improved after introducing kanbans throughout the facility.
- Workers moved cards between columns on their kanbans as tasks progressed.