Although you may have skated on involving the entire team in the previous steps, don't do it in the design phase. By creating a design as a team you will increase buy-in and are more likely to create a design that addresses all the issues.

The team will be able to identify the roadblocks to the success of the program. A successful design will answer the team's concerns and questions. When the design achieves this objective, then you're on your way to a successful kanban implementation.

Also, consider the kanban a work in progress. As you operate the kanban and gain more information, make changes that will:

• Improve its operation

• Integrate in new information

• Correct the loopholes that prevent flow

Don't be afraid to change kanban quantities when the calculated amounts do not let the preferred production sequence occur as planned.