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Kanban

Kanban is a term describing the practice to scheduling and ordering the replenishment of materials (parts, ingredients, semi-finished goods, finished goods, merchandize) in a supply chain. Kanban signals the supplying party additional materials are needed. Kanban is an approach not a specific technology implementation. Implementation examples include:

  • Physical bins
  • Kanban cards
  • Electronic Kanban

Kanban is considered a Just-in-Time practice and is advocated by t:Lean practitioners.

Notes

Many sources link Kanban to manufacturing processes only. This is incorrect. Kanban has been successfully implemented in all supply chain processes where materials need to be brought to a point of consumption, including: (RM) Warehouses, (FG) Distribution Centers, Retail Stores.

Process(es)

IDNameLevelx
S101Create Schedule3S101
M102Issue/Stage Materials3M102
M203Issue Materials3M203
D106Put Away3D106

Term(s)

IDNameClearx
JITJust-In-TimeJIT
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