The Kanban system helps in identifying bottlenecks in a process by visually representing the workflow. Each task is represented by a card on a signboard, and its position on the board indicates its stage in the process. If a task remains in one stage for a longer than expected time, it may indicate a bottleneck in that stage of the process. This visual representation allows teams to quickly identify and address these bottlenecks, improving overall productivity.
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Ohno's Kanban system uses signs cards on a signboard to visually show what stage a task is in, and prompt viewers on which actions to take next in a process workflow. In Ohno's own words, the system was designed, "to produce only what is needed, when it is needed and in the amount needed." Ohno invented this system at the behest of Toyota CEO Kiichiro Toyoda, who wanted Toyota to compete with the productivity of American car companies in under three years. However, the company was in such rough shape they couldn't even hire any new employees. They didn't have the equipment Americans had, and couldn't hire new people, so they had to develop an internal system to increase their productivity.