ABSTRACT

The kanban system is a method of control designed to maximize the potential of the Toyota production system as well as a system with its own independent functions. The effects of higher consumption are felt very rapidly when the order point is low, so shortening the production cycle would increase flexibility and mitigate such effects to some extent. The kanban system is said to have been inspired by the supermarket system. The functions of kanban and the kanban system are often confused with one another. A closer look at the two will make the distinctions clear. The movement of kanban regulates the movement of products. At the same time, the number of kanban constrains the number of products in circulation. Kanban and kanban systems are nothing more than a means and their essence lies in the thoroughgoing improvement of production systems.