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Industrial automation · manufacturing · OT — updated 2026-09-25

Kanban

Pull-based replenishment signal.

Lean method where downstream consumption pulls material: cards, bins, or electronic signals authorize production and movement. Limits work in process and exposes bottlenecks.

See also: Andon system · Work in process (WIP)

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