Productivity & Quality Improvement

Kanban Training Course : 1 day

Course Overview This one day Kanban training course will teach about the various Kanban systems and how to implement them. Kanban is a pull scheduling system which can be used as a shop floor control tool to ensure only manufacture what is pulled by each customer. Ideally suited to manufacturing, operations and material professionals of all levels. What you will learn At the conclusion of the course each delegate will be able to appreciate: The differences between traditional push systems and pull systems The different types of Kanban How to use visual indicators How easy it is to implement The major impact a pull scheduling system can make to your cash flow, space requirements and obsolescence. Course Content The Kanban Training Course covers the following topics: What is Kanban? - Definitions Understanding the origins of Kanban Comparison of Push vs. Pull Systems Kanban Card Types (Withdrawal, Conveyance & Production) Types of Kanban systems (One card and Dual Card) Kanban System Characteristics Strengths and Weaknesses of Kanba Planning for change How to implement Kanban? How Kanban can interface with MRP/ERP systems? Role Play & workshop Summary & Review For Whom Senior Managers, Managers, engineers, and other personnel who are responsible for leadtime reduction, productivity enhancement and, inventory reduction in their operations. Duration This is a one day course running from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.