{"product_id":"integrating-kanban-with-mrp-ii-paperback-softback","title":"Integrating Kanban with MRP II - Paperback \/ softback","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you manage inventory, you probably use MRPII, a system based on a push method that embraces work and purchase order execution. MRPII helps you plan and integrate data relevant to your entire organization. But, when you have shifts in demand, you have to: 1) Realign and cancel hundreds of open manufacturing and purchase orders, and then 2) issue new orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnother system, kanban, is designed specifically to replenish inventory in just-in-time manufacturing. As consumption occurs, the kanban manual system triggers replenishment signals to the source of supply, so that both production and the supplier are constantly reacting to actual consumption. Compared to MRPII, kanban lowers inventory and minimizes shortages. But the manual process of recalculating every part number by hand, and triggering replenishment by faxing or calling suppliers, is time consuming and non-value-adding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutomating kanban by blending the planning strength of MRPII with manual kanban pull methods enhances your flexibility and competitive position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMRP's forward projection capability is used to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003erecalculate kanban lot size.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eperform a simulation to protect against non-linear demand.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003einform production areas and suppliers of the anticipated demand levels for resource planning.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecalculate staffing requirements for flexible work cells.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis system:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAutomatically recalculates and triggers replenishment.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrates suppliers into the manufacturing loop.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUses bar codes to enhance speed and accuracy of the receipt process.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore moving in this direction, preparatory work is required. Work cells should be constructed with material located at the point of use. Container options and transportation methods need to be selected, kanban lot size calculations, and work cell staffing modules to develop. This book will help you deal with these and other topics. You will be able to take advantage of the author's expertise in the design, implementation and evaluation of these systems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45576253800686,"sku":"9781563273230","price":67.19,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/9612\/7726\/files\/9781563273230.jpg?v=1720968612","url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/integrating-kanban-with-mrp-ii-paperback-softback","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}