Fixed-size Kanban Calculation Parameters

In calculation, the system determines the number of kanbans depending on the size of the kanban. If you want to use fixed-size kanbans, you define a calculation parameter where the maximum and minimum quantities are the same. If you enter the same value for the maximum and minimum quantities, the system assumes that the size of kanban is fixed. The system calculates the number of required kanbans based on the size of the kanban.

In a bicycle manufacturing unit, for example, the production assistant might manage the painting station using kanbans. The painted frames are stacked in a rack which is moved to the shop floor for the next stage of production. Each rack is designed to hold a fixed number of frames. Here the rack serves as a kanban with fixed quantity or size. Based on the quantity of components required and the size of the kanban, the system calculates the required number of racks with painted frames.