Kanban
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In brief
Kanban is a consumption-driven pull method in which replenishment is only triggered when actual consumption signals the need. The goal is a continuous supply of materials while simultaneously minimizing inventory levels.
What is Kanban?
Kanban is a control method from production and intralogistics that triggers material replenishment exclusively through actual consumption – not through forward-looking planning. The term originates from Japanese and loosely translates to "card"