This study develops the knowledge kanban system using the
concept of kanban management and knowledge engineering technologies. The knowledge kanban
system provides visual signals for employees to determine what relevant knowledge needs to
be learned to support them to execute their activities smoothly and what knowledge they need to
create, share, and revise. The knowledge kanban system enables smooth knowledge flow, which
supports knowledge management system for storage, retrieval, transfer, and reuse of knowledge to
enhance efficiency
of virtual R&D processes.