kanban
Definition
Materials requirement planning technique developed by Toyota Corporation (as a part of just-in-time inventory system) in which work-centers signal with a card when they wish to withdraw parts from feeding operations or the supply bins. Kanban means a visible record (such as a billboard, card, label, or sign) in Japanese.
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