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[ID] 13 [Element] Kanban [Description] Kanban establishes a small stockpoint (usually at the producing workcenter) that sends a signal when items are withdrawn by a downstream process. The producing workcenter simply replaces the items removed. [Purpose] 
Schedule production and minimize work-in-process while encouraging improvement in many areas.
Lean Tools & Techniques ...{Strategos}