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:
Kanban is considered a Just-in-Time practice and is advocated by t:Lean practitioners.
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.
| ID | Name | Level | x |
|---|---|---|---|
| S101 | Create Schedule | 3 | S101 |
| M102 | Issue/Stage Materials | 3 | M102 |
| M203 | Issue Materials | 3 | M203 |
| D106 | Put Away | 3 | D106 |