Kanban (Development)

Last updated 2026.02.13
칸반Kanban린제조Lean Manufacturing생산관리WIP관리스마트팩토리AI생산계획병목관리

Definition

Kanban is a lean methodology that visualizes workflow and improves overall system efficiency by limiting work-in-progress (WIP). Originating in manufacturing, this approach aims to balance demand with available production capacity and effectively manage system-level bottlenecks.

Manufacturing Applications

Shop Floor Implementation

  • Work Visualization: Real-time tracking of work status across stages like 'waiting', 'in progress', and 'completed' through visual boards
  • WIP Management: Preventing overproduction by limiting simultaneous work at each process stage
  • Bottleneck Identification: Quick detection of processes where work accumulates for immediate improvement actions

AI Integration

Smart Kanban systems leverage sensor data and AI algorithms to automatically adjust work priorities and prevent bottlenecks through predictive analytics. Machine learning models learn from historical production data to dynamically suggest optimal WIP limits for each process and automatically adjust production plans based on real-time demand changes.

Key Points

  • Pull System: Upstream processes produce based on downstream demand
  • Continuous Improvement: Ongoing identification and elimination of flow impediments
  • Flexible Response: Framework enabling rapid adaptation to production plan changes