Glossary
What is Kanban?
Last updated July 2026
Definition
Kanban is a pull-based replenishment system that signals a reorder when a bin or card is emptied, keeping on-hand stock low and tied to actual consumption.
It suits high-frequency, stable-demand consumables — two-bin systems on a shop floor are a classic example.
For intermittent, critical spares it's less appropriate; those need criticality-based buffers rather than simple pull signals.
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