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Kanban

Kanban

in just three steps:

▪ The process steps are made visible via a Kanban board.

▪ The individual tasks are represented by cards. Each card represents a task.

▪ The cards must be assigned to the respective process phases/columns.

▪ These can be designed and adapted by the user as required.

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In Kanban, the pull mechanism is used, i. e. cards from the previous column that are classified as

"done" can be dragged by the processor into the "doing" column. Thus, finished cards cannot simply

be passed on to the next column.

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visualization

▪ To ensure a smooth workflow, the number of cards/tasks is limited in one process step.

▪ This allows each individual task to be completed faster than before.

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Example: If you are currently working on two cards in one column and this column is limited to two

cards, no further task may be dragged into the process section.

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Limitation Work in 2

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Control and improvement

▪ In the Kanban process, individual areas such as queues, cycle times and throughput are checked.

▪ The cards should flow through the system as evenly as possible, without long waiting times.

▪ The visualization shows where the work is well organized and where improvements may be necessary.

▪ If these steps are applied consistently, Kanban can lead to the desired culture of continuous

improvement (Kaizen) being established in the process.

Backlog Ready Develop Test Done

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Example: You can see that there is a “traffic jam” in the "Development" process. The test team cannot

drag a new card into its processing status. Process improvement in the area of "development" must

be carried out in order to ensure a uniform flow.

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