Glossary

Japanese: radical change or redesign of whole manufacturing units, process chains or systems

Japanese name for ‘continuous improvement process’

system for managing parts resupplying according to the pull principle with the target of low stocks

Control element and information carrier containing all relevant data for manufacturing, storage, shopping and transport

formula for calculating a Kanban cycle

behavioural routine which enables people to respond directly to concrete situations

Meaningful and relevant key figures necessary for status determination