12. Tips for use
• Break up tasks into small activities
• Different colored post-its to distinguish task
types
• Post Board where visible
• Define priorities – set “management policies“
• Control the Load - define “ WIP limits”
• Write explicit rules
• Incentivize to use
Kanban is a widely used and proven approach in the manufacturing industry.The origin of kanban is the Toyota Production System (developed between 1948-1975)TaiichiOhno, in his book Toyota Production System, wrote:“The two pillars of the Toyota production system are just-in-time and automation with a human touch, or autonomation. The tool used to operate the system is kanban.”Kanban is what enables a pull system for just-in-time work.