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 Discuss Contract Custom Solution 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.
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