In Dr. Bahri's office, they use a patient "kanban" in exactly this way - the list of expected steps the patient will need.    From Wordnik.com.  [Lean Blog] Reference

One idea that came out of these meetings was kanban.    From Wordnik.com.  [Purchasing - Top Stories] Reference

A new product feature in - cludes kanban management.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

Therefore, if we have kanban we do not need computers.    From Wordnik.com.  [Gemba Panta Rei] Reference

• Select the kanban system to control replenishment.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

Lessen reliance on MRP and use kanban to reduce inventory.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

(Cincinnati) cites some direct results for parts on kanban.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

Buyers also teach and coach suppliers in the ways of kanban.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

Demand is typi - cally generated by an empty kanban container.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

The company developed its own kanban system for its shop supplies.    From Wordnik.com.  [Purchasing - Top Stories] Reference

The product independent kanban is the technique of choice for low.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

You feel the need to explain - wrongly - how to use a kanban system.    From Wordnik.com.  [ScienceBlogs Channel : Life Science] Reference

"Now, we're moving all MRO to consignment within the kanban process.".    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

Concurrently, establish kanban to release materials to the fac - tory.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

Begin to make plans to migrate the kanban process to the next pilot area.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

A critical element of a fl ow system is the kanban replenishment module.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

• Specify container or lot sizes in line with manufacturing kanban size.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

The kanban work order quantities are usually based on small lot production.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

The process continues until the kanban at the starting workstation is pulled.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

On the thinking that led to the development of the kanban system, Ohno states.    From Wordnik.com.  [Gemba Panta Rei] Reference

As part of a retraining effort, organizations are holding kanban card amnesty days.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

"Based on the fact that kanban cards are not coming back the plan must have changed.".    From Wordnik.com.  [Gemba Panta Rei] Reference

Concurrently, establish kanban to release materials to the factory, as Hennessy does.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

When a kanban becomes empty, you simply replace what was there with another just like it.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

The aim of kanban is to make troubles come to the surface and link them to kaizen activity.    From Wordnik.com.  [Gemba Panta Rei] Reference

Ohno speculates on the timing and impact of computer technology on the development of kanban.    From Wordnik.com.  [Gemba Panta Rei] Reference

What is most interesting is the other motive for the kanban system: the elimination of ledgers.    From Wordnik.com.  [Gemba Panta Rei] Reference

The "what to do" must be communicated independently of the kanban signal by an external method.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

The buyer's role at Hennessy is to teach and coach the supplier into a kanban delivery process.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

Suppliers agree to keep on hand a quantity of base stock that approximates four kanban releases.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

"SOR will not accept the delivery of a partial supply kanban or a partial release," Weise noted.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

However, he warns that it is critical to use the right kanban technique in the right environment.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

Step 6: Implement kanban controls for all material and production pro - cesses in the pilot area.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

Understand the kanban replen - ishment process and the application to your particular environment.    From Wordnik.com.  [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference

On the other hand kanban card quantities can be adjusted incrementally so that people naturally know.    From Wordnik.com.  [Gemba Panta Rei] Reference

The kanban exist for the purpose for the same reason as signage on a shop; so that people from the outside can see it.    From Wordnik.com.  [Gemba Panta Rei] Reference

During the discussion on the kanban (pull system definition), Taiichi Ohno reveals when and how the kanban system was given its name.    From Wordnik.com.  [Gemba Panta Rei] Reference

The inventory manager scans the barcodes on the kanban trigger to place replenishment orders through the sherwin-automotive. com web site.    From Wordnik.com.  [Automotive Body Repair News] Reference