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Cumulative Flow Diagram

/kjuːˈmjuːlətɪv fləʊ ˈdaɪəɡræm/

Definition

A stacked area chart showing the count of items in each stage over time — used to visualise bottlenecks in Kanban.

Example in context

"The CFD shows the 'In Review' band widening — work is piling up there. We need more reviewers."

Related terms

  • Kanban — A visual workflow management method using a board with columns (To Do, In Progress, Done) to track task flow.
  • Flow efficiency — The ratio of active work time to total lead time — measures how much of the process is value-added vs.
  • WIP limit — Work In Progress limit — a constraint on the number of tasks that can be actively worked on simultaneously in Kanban.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Cumulative Flow Diagram" mean?

A stacked area chart showing the count of items in each stage over time — used to visualise bottlenecks in Kanban.

How do you pronounce "Cumulative Flow Diagram"?

"Cumulative Flow Diagram" is pronounced /kjuːˈmjuːlətɪv fləʊ ˈdaɪəɡræm/.

Can you use "Cumulative Flow Diagram" in a sentence?

"The CFD shows the 'In Review' band widening — work is piling up there. We need more reviewers."