Kanban System Design

Learn to design the Kanban System

Kanban begins by developing and visualizing a shared understanding of the current workflow. We assess how processes are functioning and identify areas of dissatisfaction. From there, we identify and implement improvements. The Kanban System Design course offers foundational knowledge of The Kanban Method and guides students through understanding their systems, enabling them to design a suitable Kanban system that meets their needs. By grasping the core concepts of The Kanban Method, you will be equipped to design a Kanban system that enhances visibility, communication, and collaboration within your team.

Learning Objectives

• Learn the core of Kanban practices to design and evolve a Kanban system.

• Design a Kanban system (or improve an existing system) for optimal flow and faster delivery.

• Learn the fundamentals of the Kanban Method

• Experience Kanban with a simulation game and hands-on exercises to design a Kanban board.

• Learn and use STATIK (Systems Thinking Approach to Introducing Kanban) to design your Kanban system.

• Visual board design and ticket design.

• Deal with shifting priorities

• Deal with interruptions in work

Course Content

• Module 1

  • Experience flow and Kanban through an online simulation game.

  • Understand how to plot Cumulative Flow Diagram, Control Chart and Lead time.

  • Real-time experience of managing variations in demand, handling capacity and managing priorities.

  • Play online simulation game using MURAL Boards.

• Module 2

  • Learn Kanban method.

  • Learn six general practices of Kanban.

  • Learn two Kanban principles.

  • Understand how to define a service and follow a service – oriented approach.

  • Understand commitment points.

  • Learn core Kanban metrics and charts.

  • Learn four classes of service and how they differ from work types.

• Module 3

  • Learn STATIK (Systems Thinking Approach to Introducing Kanban)

  • Apply STATIK using Microsoft XIT Case Study.

  • Apply real-life case studies through embedded group exercises.

• Module 4

  • Design a Kanban System.

  • Learn Visual Board Designs.

  • Learn Ticket Designs.