7 Using Kanban Capacity Self-Service for Planners

This chapter contains the following topics:

7.1 Understanding Kanban Capacity Self-Service for Planners

To accurately account for kanban-controlled items, planners must first run material requirements planning (MRP) generation and then run the kanban size calculations. Then, the planner can use the self-service portal to access information about kanban capacity.

The kanban self-service portal is restricted to internal users only, particularly item planners who use the tool for easier viewing of kanban requirements. The portal also restricts the planner to changing only the capacity of a kanban.

When in the self-service portal, the planner can review information about kanbans. For instance, the portal alerts the planner about the number of kanbans in which capacity does not meet demand or in which capacity is greater than demand.

The planner's goal is to manage the kanban size in relation to the demand for the item. The capacity of the Kanban to meet the demand is governed by the size, number of cards, and the cycle time for replenishment. The planner should manage the kanban so that the capacity exceeds the demand.

7.2 Adjusting Kanban Size

This section discusses how to adjust kanban size using self-service.

7.2.1 Forms Used to Adjust the Kanban Size

Form Name FormID Navigation Usage
View Kanban Capacity W3019B Kanban Management Setup (G30411), Kanban Replenishment Capacity Review the capacity versus demand information.
Edit Kanban Size W3017B Kanban Management Setup (G30411), Kanban Replenishment Capacity

Select a record on the View Kanban Capacity form, and click Edit in the Action field.

 Adjust kanban size.

7.2.2 Adjusting Kanban Size Using Self-Service

Access the View Kanban Capacity form.

To adjust kanban size using self-service:

  1. Review the capacity versus demand information.

  2. Select a record that you want to work with and then click Edit in the Action field.

  3. On the Edit Kanban Size form, either enter a kanban size manually or click the Calculate Size button.

    Use the Calculate Size button to have the system calculate the size based on the defined equation and parameter values.

  4. Click OK.

    The View Kanban Capacity form appears and displays the changes. On the View Kanban Capacity form, an asterisk appears in the Capacity column heading. The record for which the kanban size was edited displays the capacity in red. A note indicates that the capacity has changed and that you should run the Kanban Replenishment Capacity program (R30470) again before the changes take effect.

  5. Click the Cancel button on the Edit Kanban Size form to return to the View Kanban Capacity form without saving the changes.