kanban calculation
kanban calculation
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Here's a demand curve for a particular family of products, what is the most efficient way to calculate kanban quantities for its components? any suggestions (for in-house manufactured parts only)
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RE: kanban calculation
Ideally you want to produce or replenish all components one for one based on demand. Think of having a supplier of multiple parts on your products supply a kit of parts to make a single unit, and the kits delivered on a Just in Sequence manner.
RE: kanban calculation
I'm familiar with the workings for kanban,
but as you can see there a downward trend is the total numbers. My concern how you setup quantities so that when you have a spike in demand it does not creat stockout, at the same time not inflate you component inventory?.
RE: kanban calculation
Is your company a build to order company or a build to stock company? A build to order company is leaner than a build to stock company but if you are seeing very spikey demands you may want to build to stock if you can prior to the high volume periods.