Kanban principle training game ‘‘Kanban Bar’’

Abstract

This paper deals with introduction of Kanban principles in the form of social group game. The game was prepared for the course of operational management at the University of West Bohemia. The goal of the game is to show participants how Kanban works at the simulation of bar. In the first round participants can see problems connected with wasting due to unfinished production. In the second round Kanban is implemented. Participants then can see the results and benefits of Kanban. The whole game is introduced in paper and benefits of the game based on students evaluation after course are discussed.