# Kanban board (supply chain visualization)

*Last updated: 2026-06-25*

> Unlike push-based inventory systems that replenish stock on fixed schedules, a Kanban board follows the pull principle: materials are reordered only when a defined signal—classically an empty card or empty bin—indicates actual consumption.

Unlike push-based inventory systems that replenish stock on fixed schedules, a Kanban board follows the pull principle: materials are reordered only when a defined signal—classically an empty card or empty bin—indicates actual consumption. The board visualises workflow in columns, typically 'Open', 'In Progress', and 'Done', making bottlenecks immediately visible to the entire team. Freight forwarders and contract logistics providers use Kanban boards to coordinate just-in-time deliveries and prevent excess inventory build-up. Not to be confused with a warehouse management system (WMS): the Kanban board is a lean visual control tool, not a comprehensive IT platform for inventory management.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanban](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanban)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
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| Term | Kanban board (supply chain visualization) |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 98 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-25 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanban |

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