Other uses[edit]
While developed for software development and software teams, the Kanban method (as distinct from kanban in lean manufacturing) has been applied in many other areas of knowledge work.[13] As a visualization and control mechanism, any repeatable and consistent workflow can be tracked, regardless of complexity or subject area. Business functions that have applied Kanban include:
Human resources[14] and recruitment[15] teams
Sales and marketing teams
Organizational strategy and executive leadership teams[16]
Audit teams
Contracts to project execution process
Accounts receivable & payable processes