Kanban
The Kanban functionality is used to manage material flow by expediting part ordering. The Kanban process is based on the replenishment strategy. When a demand schedule is received, the corresponding eKanban signal is generated. This signal indicates that a specific quantity of the part (standard pack) must be shipped to a ship to location.
Kanban Views
You can view and track Kanban signals through the Kanban console. The Kanban console uses color-codes to indicate the signal status. You can use the console to drill down to review the detailed information.
You can use the menu to review the signal details or print bar code labels.
Kanban Cycle and Signal Status
Each Kanban signal (pull signal) corresponds to the required quantity of the part at a specific ship to. The signals move through a cycle, changing status during different phases. The Kanban signal status include:
- Created: The Kanban signal is created. A release and schedule for the demand is generated.
- At Supplier: The Kanban signal is received and the corresponding demand release is triggered. You can ship against the requirement.
- In-Transit: The shipper corresponding to the signal's demand is published and the shipment is on the way to the ship to location.
- In-House: The parts are delivered to the ship to location and the receipt corresponding to the shipment is published.
- Consumed: The customer has used the parts corresponding to the signal during production.
The Kanban functionality is fully integrated with the application. You can configure the Kanban alerts on the Alert Configuration page to receive the notifications. You can also select the Kanban events, on the EMC Configuration page, that must be displayed on the Event Management Console.