Diversidade e benefícios do sistema kanban e sua relação com o just-in-time

Abstract

This paper discusses the Kanban system, its relation with just-in-time, advantages and disadvantages and its application in several different areas, besides presenting various ways it can be implement in accordance with other methods, maximizing its functionality. The bibliographic review methodology was employed in order to obtain information. The objective of this paper is to demonstrate the benefits of Kanban in an organization and the uses of its extensive applicability, ranging from manufacture to software development. The results show that Kanban can generate positive outcomes in short and medium term as long as its principles are correctly followed.