Material presentation methodology that groups all component parts used in a process or operation in one container for ease of use and control of missed items. Commonly this is a specially designed rack or box with shadowed areas to indicate what parts in a kit have been pulled and consumed and what parts remain. This enhances the visual management to prevent confusion and missed parts in an operation as well as making any parts shortages immediately noticed.
Kitting can be used as an performance-to-schedule indicator if kits are created that contain parts expected to be installed within a set time intrval.