Kanban
Kanban is control system on the factory floor to keep production moving (Japanese).
Definitions
According to the Corporate Strategy by Lynch (4th edition),
- Kanban. Control system on the factory floor to keep production moving (Japanese).
According to the Lean Manufacturing by Feld,
- Kanban. A demand signal from the customer, the authorization to begin work. It controls the level of work in process and lead-time for products. It facilitates immediate feedback on abnormalities.
According to the ITIL Foundation 4e by Axelos,
- Kanban. A method for visualizing work, identifying potential blockages and resource conflicts, and managing work in progress.