Pull Systems

Description:

Pull Systems are a visual means of managing customer order flow between two processes based on actual demand and consumption rather than forecasting. A pull system provides a visual dynamic approach to schedule production, control inventory, improve capacity and control manufacturing costs. Best of all it is an effective tool for driving continuous improvement efforts.

Outcomes:
  • Apply principles, rules and application guidelines for kanban systems
  • Develop supermarket taking into account storage locations, cautions and guidelines
  • Collect data collection and conduct calculations and analysis for basic and advanced kanban systems
  • Practice developing several types of kanban systems
  • Describe steps to implementation and introduction into the workplace
  • Describe maintaining the effectiveness of kanban systems through documentation, training and monitoring

Pre-requisites:
  • Basic understanding of value stream mapping and terms
This course is not currently scheduled. Please email us at workforcetraining@grcc.edu for information about the next offering or if you are a business looking for customized training.