KANBAN SYSTEM IN LEAN MANUFACTURING. DR. P. SIVASANKARAN FORMER ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR /FREELANCER FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PONDICHERRY.
What is Kanban?. Visual Scheduling System Origin: Toyota Production System.
Meaning of Kanban. Kanban = Signboard or Visual Card.
Objectives of Kanban. Reduce Overproduction Improve Workflow Enhance Efficiency.
How Kanban Works. Pull System (Demand-driven) Production based on actual demand.
Types of Kanban. Production Kanban Withdrawal Kanban.
Kanban Board. To Do → In Progress → Done Visual Workflow Management.
Advantages of Kanban. Reduces Waste Improves Productivity Enhances Flexibility Better Inventory Control.