What is the significance of color-coding tasks according to their priority in a Kanban Board?

Color-coding tasks according to their priority in a Kanban Board is significant as it provides a visual cue for the team to understand the importance and urgency of each task. It helps in quick identification, prioritization, and management of tasks. High-priority tasks can be color-coded differently to ensure they are addressed first. This system enhances productivity and efficiency by ensuring that critical tasks are not overlooked and are completed in a timely manner.

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Taiichi Ohno worked his way up to the machine shop manager and eventually became a director. During this time, he identified seven key areas of waste that contributed to reduced performance at the company. In particular, they faced issues of overproduction and raw material stockpiling, which created waste when consumer demand would fluctuate. So Ohno needed to create a system to signal when a new product was required, that could be shared with the production line and the raw materials supplier at just the right time…

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