Kanban is an integral part of any lean manufacturing system. Much care is put into the design of a product; this is thousands and sometimes millions of dollars in investment. And yet, it is the seemingly easiest task of pulling material from one bin then sending a signal to a supplier for material replenishment that dooms a product because it was not produced when the customer needed it.
Read this whitepaper to get a better understanding of Kanban and the reasons behind why companies struggle with it. You’ll also learn ways to prioritize it and how to optimize your system for the best results.
