Kanban in Logistics - Efficiently Managing Material Flows

Course overview

In times of fluctuating supply chains and increasing cost pressures, efficient material management is more crucial than ever. The Kanban system, a key method of Lean Management, controls the material flow according to the pull principle, ensuring demand-oriented production. It aims to stabilize processes, minimize inventories, and align the value chain in a cost-optimal manner. In our seminar, you will learn the principles and methods of the Kanban system to implement it practically in your company and identify potentials for digitization and automation. You will discover how to uncover weaknesses in the material flow and initiate sustainable improvements. * Basics of the Kanban principle * Goals and functioning of Kanban * Push vs. Pull principle in logistics * Positioning of Kanban in modern logistics systems * Building Kanban systems * Kanban control loops * Physical and digital Kanban cards * Kanban classes (material, signal, transport Kanban, etc.) * Implementation in practice * Process from analysis to go-live * Sizing of inventories and control loops * Inventory and shortage analysis * Involvement of employees and stakeholders * Control and application * Managing material flows with Kanban * Interfaces to purchasing, production, and sales * Use in different production environments * Optimization and further development * Kanban in the continuous improvement process (CIP) * Key figures for control and success measurement * Typical challenges and solutions * Digitization and the future of Kanban * Digital Kanban and software solutions * Automation of Kanban systems * Utilizing AI potentials for forecasting and optimizing Kanban processes If you combine this training with other courses from our offering, you can earn an ifmera diploma. All information can be found on our website.

Upcoming dates

• 2026-11-09T23:00:00.000Z · 2026-11-09T23:00:00.000Z · Online-Seminar
• 2027-01-28T23:00:00.000Z · 2027-01-28T23:00:00.000Z · Online-Seminar

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