Kanban Method and Practices Flashcards
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What is the main goal of holding a Kanban replenishment meeting?
Answer: To select and prioritize which items enter the workflow's input queue
Replenishment meetings decide which backlog items move into the ready/commitment queue to be pulled into flow.
In Kanban, the 'commitment point' refers to:
Answer: The moment the team agrees to deliver an item and begins tracking its lead time
The commitment point is where an item is pulled into active work, marking the start of customer lead time measurement.
What is a 'class of service' in Kanban?
Answer: A policy defining how certain item types are prioritized and handled
Classes of service, such as standard, expedite, or fixed-date, set rules for how different work types flow and are prioritized.
How does a 'fixed-date' class of service differ from a standard one?
Answer: It has a hard deadline that influences when it must be prioritized
Fixed-date items carry a firm due date, so they are scheduled and prioritized to avoid missing that deadline.
What does a steadily widening band on a Cumulative Flow Diagram indicate?
Answer: Increasing WIP and likely growing lead times
A widening band means items are entering faster than they leave, signaling rising WIP and lengthening lead times.
Why is reducing variability in work item size beneficial in Kanban?
Answer: It makes flow more predictable and forecasts more reliable
Smaller, more uniform items flow more smoothly and make cycle-time forecasts far more dependable.
What is the purpose of a Kanban cadence review (operations review)?
Answer: To inspect flow metrics and identify systemic improvements across the workflow
Operations reviews use metrics like lead time and throughput to drive data-informed, system-level improvements.