Introduction of Kanban methodology and its usage in software development
The purpose of this paper is to introduce Kanban methodology and present it as a tool for project management in software development. Kanban was originally invented as a tool of Lean Manufacturing, but its usage has proven to be useful in many other areas like software engineering. The usage of Kanban in software development is increasingly growing, as the traditional methods are replaced with new much more flexible methods. The implementation of Kanban in software development brings many advantages and benefits. Flexibility, increased productivity and efficiency are only a few benefits of its implementation. Kanban is a Japanese term meaning signboard or graphic and a way for teams and organizations to visualize their work, identify and eliminate bottlenecks and achieve operational improvements in terms of throughput and quality.