Kanban is a visual, pull-based system for managing inventory and production — originally developed by Toyota in the 1950s, now used by manufacturers worldwide to eliminate stockouts, reduce excess inventory, and keep production lines running.
Whether you’re evaluating kanban for the first time or optimizing an existing system, this resource hub connects you to everything you need.
If you’re new to kanban, start with the fundamentals.
Our comprehensive guide explains the core principles, how the pull system works, and why manufacturers adopt it. The perfect starting point for understanding kanban from the ground up.
Read the Complete Guide →Build your understanding of the core building blocks of a kanban system.
How kanban cards work as visual signals — production cards, transport cards, and how they drive pull-based replenishment.
Read →How to set up and use kanban boards to visualize your production workflow from raw materials to finished goods.
Read →How cards circulate through production, withdrawal, and supplier loops to keep materials flowing continuously.
Read →The simplest version of kanban — how two containers create an automatic replenishment signal without complex calculations.
Read →Why pull beats push — how demand-driven replenishment reduces waste and keeps your production line balanced.
Read →How kanban cards work as visual signals — production cards, transport cards, and how they drive pull-based replenishment.
Read →How to set up and use kanban boards to visualize your production workflow from raw materials to finished goods.
Read →How cards circulate through production, withdrawal, and supplier loops to keep materials flowing continuously.
Read →Practical guides for setting up your kanban system — from calculating reorder points to managing material flow.
How to calculate when to trigger replenishment — formulas, safety stock considerations, and real-world examples.
Read →A comprehensive guide to using kanban for material replenishment — from setting up signals to optimizing flow across your facility.
Read →A comprehensive comparison of push and pull approaches — when each makes sense and how to transition to demand-driven replenishment.
Read →How does kanban compare to ERP, MRP, JIT, and other inventory management approaches? These guides break it down.
See the data behind kanban adoption in manufacturing.
Lead time reductions, inventory savings, and productivity gains from real kanban implementations.
Read →Comprehensive breakdown of efficiency, quality, and cost benefits that kanban delivers on the shop floor.
Read →How Taiichi Ohno developed kanban at Toyota and what manufacturers can learn from it today.
Read →Kanban is one piece of the inventory puzzle. These guides cover the broader landscape.
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