KANBAN SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION

KANBAN DEFINITION: A Japanese term meaning "visual record“or “signal”.

It is defined as a “PRODUCTION PULL SYSTEM” to maintain process supply and resupply replacing only what has been consumed. A Kanban system is a simple reliable method to control the flow of materials.

Replacing only what has been consumed with the right part, right, quantity, right container, right time at the right place, while optimizing the utilization of resources.

KANBAN systems require high levels of discipline.

Materials and Returnable Containers Flow Loops Synchronization

Kanban is the flow of information used as a control tool for the purpose of implementing Just in Time (JIT)

Function

• Provides withdrawal or transport information - what is the trigger?
• Provides performance information
• Prevents overproduction or excess transport
• Acts as work order
• Acts as a tools for inventory control and revealing problems