Kanban Training Course

Kanban Training Course

Our one day Kanban training course is ideally suited to manufacturing, operations and material professionals of all levels. Kanban is generally used as part of a lean manufacturing philosophy. Kanban is the basis of a ‘pull’ scheduling system which seeks to ensure the upstream processes supply or make only as required by downstream operations.

What you will learn

At the conclusion of the training 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
• Role Play 1
• Kanban Card Types (Withdrawal, Conveyance & Production)
• Types of Kanban systems (One card and Dual Card)
• Kanban System Characteristics
• Strengths and Weaknesses of Kanban
• Role Play 2
• Planning for change
• How to implement Kanban?
• How Kanban can interface with MRP/ERP systems?
• Role Play 3
• Summary & Review

Kanban Courses are limited to a maximum of twelve delegates. Course cost covers the training session, a comprehensive set of course notes, lunch and refreshments.