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Kanban is a simple replenishment system that is triggered by a real demand-pull system. Since the trigger is based on a real time need, it is accurate and effective. It is not susceptible to data-entry delay, data-entry error. Kanban works well when integrated with Storage at point of use and other visual systems.
But why do you need to utilize Pull Manufacturing? Because Lean manufacturing is really about minimizing the need for overhead
- which is about concentrating precisely on only what is necessary;
- which is about linking interdependent supply system decisions, and actions;
- and which needs to be visual, responsive and simple to manage.
Push Vs. Pull Scheduling
- Push Scheduling
- traditional approach
- “move the job on when finished”
- problems - creates excessive inventory
- Pull scheduling
- coordinated production
- driven by demand (pulled through system)
- extensive use of visual triggers (production/withdrawal kanbans)
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Topics outline
- Kanban
- Why Pull Manufacturing? (An exercise)
- The Problem of Inventory
- Just In Time
- One Piece Flow
- Demand / Pull
- Standard Work & Takt Time
- Production Smoothing

Who should attend:
- Managers who are want to know how to use Kanban and Pull manufacturing
- Lean Team members who want to improve their success levels
- People who want to make their process more robust
Course format: Multimedia presentation on the topic, combined with a diverse set of practical examples from the lecturer's practice and different companies. Discussion on the topics and individual cases from participants, as well as practical exercises.
Length: one or two days.
How we offer the course: The course is offered both in a public format (everyone can attend) and as an inhouse course. The content can be customized to suit your company's needs.
Certificate: Symix APICS Premier Channel Partner issues a certificate for completion of the course.
Type: Non-certification course. Students do not take an exam for APICS certification.
Working language: Bulgarian.
Instructor: the training is led by an instructor with rich experience in the field.