One of the 3 elements of JIT. In the pull systems, the downstream process takes the product they need and pulls it from the producer. This customers pull is a signal to the producer that the product is sold. The pull system links accurate information with the process to minimize waiting and overproduction.
One of the 3 Elements of JIT. The pull system enables the production of what is needed, based on a signal of what has just been sold. The downstream process takes the product they need and 'pulls' it from the producer. This 'customer pull' is a signal to the producer that the product is sold. The pull system links accurate information with the process to minimizes overproduction.
Ordering system whose ultimate objective is to maintain a fixed stock of items. Every time items are removed from the stock they are replaced immediately (e.g. base stock control, kanban).
A system whose objective is to produce or procure products or components as they are required for use by internal and external customers, rather than for stock. This contrasts with a 'push' system, in which stocks act as buffers between processes within production, and between production, purchasing and sales.
A customer driven work replenishment system involving 'pulling' the exact quantity of parts required out of a finished parts stores. A Kanban issues the instruction to replenish the stock
A system that eliminates the primary source of waste - overproduction - by producing only what customers want, when they want it. This means starting production only when the customer pulls.
A system for controlling work flow and priorities whereby the processes needing materials (or attention) draw them from the feeding processes or storage areas as needed, typically using "kanban" signals in contrast to "push" systems in which material is processed, then pushed to the next stage whether or not it is really needed.
A system for replenishing warehouse stocks in which the replenishment decisions are made as near to the customer as possible.