Planning ‘Kanban’ System Within Process Industry

Planning Process Before Workshop

Duplicate Planning of ‘A’ Products.  A Products Consist of 80% of Total Plant Volume

(MRP & T Card Planning System)

New ‘Kanban’ Planning System After Workshop

GAP Analysis Between Current and Requirement

CURRENT CONDITION

  • Duplication Planning for Volume Parts (MRP & T Card System)
  • Extended Planning Time due to Current System
  • Planning System not Visual on the Shop floor
  • Slow Response to Stock Outs
  • Poor Capacity Planning

ACTIONS

  • Demand Model Developed for Volume Parts Calculating Min / Max Stock Levels
  • Production Kanban Board Installed on Shop floor (1)
  • Daily Production Plan Managed Directly From Kanban Board (2)
  • Finished Goods Showing Visual Kanban Cards (3)

Recorded Benefits Achieved Within 4 Months of Workshop Completion

Project Details

  • Client Name : Process Industry
  • Lean Tools : Kanban

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Contact

  • peter@pjrla.com
  • 07498 523303
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