How to identify and solve process bottlenecks with Kanban
Kanban visualization is the best diagnostic tool for managers. If one column is full and the next is empty, you've found a Bottleneck. Jestor Kanban helps visualize these jams and act fast to unblock the flow.
The "Pile" Rule
In a factory, if parts pile up on the floor, production stops. In the office, Kanban shows the "digital factory floor."
- "Approval" Column: 50 cards.
- "Billing" Column: 2 cards. The bottleneck is Approval. The company is slow because someone isn't approving fast enough.
How Jestor helps solve it
- Counters: See at the top of the column how many items are stuck there.
- Unblocking Automation: If the bottleneck is manual (e.g., sending email), automate that step in Jestor so the card jumps to the next phase on its own.
- Redistribution: Drag cards from an overloaded employee's swimlane to a free one.
Flow Metrics
Kanban isn't just visual. It generates Cycle Time data. You can know: "On average, we take 4 days in the Proposal phase." If that number jumps to 10, the manager gets an alert.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is WIP Limit? Work In Progress Limit. It is limiting how many cards can be in the "Doing" column at once to avoid multitasking and loss of focus.
How to clean the Kanban? Create archive automations: "If card is in 'Done' for 7 days, archive automatically."
Can I have connected funnels? Yes. When a card reaches the end of the Sales Kanban, it can automatically create a card at the start of the Production Kanban.
Conclusion
With Jestor Kanban, you eliminate invisible inefficiencies and make operations run smoothly.
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