The Research Lab for Flow Science
Rigorous, independent research advancing Kanban and flow optimization.
Flow optimization is driven by anecdote, vendor marketing, and fragmented case studies. We're changing that by building the first rigorous research institution dedicated to understanding flow, validating practices, and advancing the field.
The Research Gap
The flow optimization field lacks rigorous, independent research. That's changing.
Individual case studies from trainers lack statistical rigor and are difficult to generalize across industries and contexts.
Consultant reports and tool vendor benchmarking serve commercial interests, not objective truth.
Academic papers rarely address the practical questions organizations face in their daily flow management.
The ProKanban Reseach Lab
We aggregate anonymized flow metrics from organizations across industries, extracting statistically significant patterns that guide practice.
Reports publishing industry benchmarks, ROI data, constraint patterns, and predictability improvements freely available to advance the entire field.
Fund promising research ideas from practitioners and researchers—testing AI-powered metrics, industry-specific approaches, and novel measurement frameworks.
Collaborate with universities on joint research projects, elevating credibility and bridging the gap between theory and practice.
Convene researchers, practitioners, academics, and trainers to debate findings, challenge assumptions, and co-create the future research agenda.
Peer-reviewed publications from practitioners and researchers—making flow science accessible, collaborative, and continuously evolving.
Why This Matters
Independent research creates credibility, advances the field, and drives real impact.
For Organizations
Get evidence-based benchmarks, learn which practices deliver measurable ROI in your industry, and understand constraint patterns your peers face.
For the Field
Rigorous research accelerates innovation, separates myth from fact, and creates common ground between academia and practice.
For Trainers & Practitioners
Become research partners, co-author papers, present at conferences, and amplify your impact while staying current on cutting-edge findings.
We Need Your Help!
ProKanban Research Lab depends on contributions from organizations, practitioners, and academics who care about advancing flow science. Ways to Contribute:
✅ Share Flow Data - Anonymized metrics from your organization to build industry benchmarks
✅ Research Partnerships - Collaborate on studies investigating critical questions
✅ Case Studies - Document your flow optimization journey and outcomes
✅ Research Ideas - Propose questions and topics the lab should investigate
✅ Academic Collaboration - Partner with universities on joint initiatives
✅ Expertise & Mentorship - Advise on research direction and methodology