kanban

noun3

1. •
   A card containing a set of manufacturing specifications and requirements, used to regulate the supply of components.
2. •
   A coordinated manufacturing system using such cards.

   • However, since so many Japanese industries have adopted Kanban, this problem is diminishing. — 1994
3. •
   A system to manage, visualise, and improve work across teams, often as part of an agile methodology.