Kanban Definition
känbän
noun
A method or system of arranging to have parts, raw materials, etc. delivered just as they are needed in the manufacturing process.
Webster's New World
A card containing a set of manufacturing specifications and requirements, used to regulate the supply of components.
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Other Word Forms of Kanban
Noun
Singular:
kanban
Plural:
kanbansOrigin of Kanban
From Japanese 看板 (かんばん, kanban), 看 visible + 板 board or card.
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