The Project Technologies Group - Pull Systems Workshop


Summary	The Pull System Workshop teaches and demonstrates how product is pulled through the plant in response to customer demand. We shall use load-leveling tools (Heijunka Box) to smooth flow through the process to pace production to meet Takt time.
Who Should Participate	8-12 shop floor personnel, including machine operators, material handlers, and Production Managers.
Deliverables	During this workshop, we shall teach and work with participants to: Identify sites for kanban Set-up Supermarkets and FIFO Lanes Using the Value Stream Map, decide what types of kanban are needed, and plan how each will circulate Design kanban cards Determine the number of parts for each kanban Calculate how many kanban are needed Decide quantity and location of buffer and safety stock Write kanban procedures and train users Test the new pull system by monitoring flow and checking for lost, delayed and mishandled cards
Prerequisites	None
Length	Three days.