Kanban

Kanban is a lean manufacturing method used to control and optimize material handling. It ensures materials are delivered to production lines just in time, reducing waste and preventing overstocking.

These are some key elements of Kanban in Infor MES:

Pull-based replenishment

Materials are replenished only when needed, triggered by consumption.

Kanban signals

Physical cards, barcodes, or digital triggers signal when to restock materials.

Supermarkets

Intermediate storage areas hold limited quantities of materials, supporting quick restocking.

Real-time tracking

MES tracks Kanban activity, providing visibility into stock levels, replenishment cycles, and production flow

By integrating Kanban, MES helps streamline material handling, improve production flow, and enhance inventory accuracy — all while supporting lean manufacturing principles.