What is the Kanban method?

The kanban method is a method invented as a tool for production planning and progress management on the manufacturing line in the Toyota Production System, a production system that originated in Japan. It was later applied to software development and business process improvement.

Kanban, which means "signboard" in Japanese, refers to cards of different colors and shapes used to manage parts and products on a production line. By managing products and parts with kanban, inventory control and production planning can be made more efficient.

In software development and business process improvement, the kanban method is used to manage task progress and visualize work. For example, tasks are written on cards and placed on a Kanban board. The Kanban board is divided into columns such as To Do, Doing, and Done, and the progress of work is managed as tasks move through the columns.

The Kanban system facilitates communication within the team and smooth management of project progress because the goals and progress of the work can be seen at a glance.

The Kanban method is a task management method that visually manages the progress of work. The following is an explanation of the flow of task management using the Kanban method. 1.

1. preparation of Kanban board
   Kanban board is a board that displays the progress status of tasks. For example, prepare a board divided into three columns: "To Do", "Doing", and "Done". 2.

2. creating tasks and cards
   Identify tasks and write them down one by one on a card. The cards should include information such as the name of the task, the person in charge, due date, and priority. 3.

Moving Cards
The cards are moved from the "To Do" column to the "Doing" column and then to the "Done" column on the Kanban board. The person in charge moves the task he/she is working on to the "Doing" column and starts working on it. When the task is completed, it is moved to the "Done" column. 4.

Checking and improving progress
By viewing Kanban Board, you can check the progress of tasks in real time. You can also identify tasks that are behind schedule or for which the person in charge is not appropriate, and improve them.

Kanban-based task management facilitates communication within the team and visualizes the progress of work because it visually manages the progress of tasks. It also allows for continuous improvement, leading to increased project efficiency.