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Kanban – Triggering Optimal Levels of Inventory

About This Podcast Episode

Kanban is all around us, although sometimes we don’t notice it. Its purpose is to provide a signal, in a Pull system, underpinning a just-in-time approach to work and avoiding overproduction and waste. It helps to ensure you have only what you want, only when you need it.

Join PMI Director Consultant Barry Byrne as he talks about Kanban as a crucial communication method, helping to synchronise our entire system, from the supply chain to the customer.

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Join Susannah and Barry in the studio as they discuss Kanban and triggering optimal levels of inventory. You’ll hear about:

Kanban as a method of establishing pull systems and minimising waste
An example of successful implementation of Kanban in a global aerospace company
The positive impact of Kanban on employee satisfaction

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Kanban – Triggering Optimal Levels of Inventory

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