Kanban
[kæn.bæn / kan.ban]
nounmasculinepl: Kanbans
Kanban
1. A lean manufacturing method that uses visual cards or signals to manage workflow and inventory, originated in Japan by Toyota
The team implemented a Kanban board to track their project tasks and improve workflow efficiency.
O time implementou um quadro Kanban para rastrear as tarefas do projeto e melhorar a eficiência do fluxo de trabalho.
2. A visual management system using cards or signals to control the production and movement of items through a process
In Kanban, cards represent work items moving through different stages of completion.
No Kanban, os cartões representam itens de trabalho movendo-se através de diferentes estágios de conclusão.
3. A card or signal used in this manufacturing and project management system to indicate work status and availability
Each Kanban card contains information about the work item and its status.
Cada cartão Kanban contém informações sobre o item de trabalho e seu status.
Kanban originated in Japan and reflects Japanese manufacturing philosophy. In Brazil and globally, it has become a fundamental tool in software development and agile methodologies, particularly in startups and tech companies. The term is used internationally without translation, representing a shift toward lean and efficient work practices in modern organizations.
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