Create Kanban Circuit
Explanation
This activity is used to create a new Kanban circuit.
Prerequisites
- An inventory part must exist.
- An inventory location must exist.
System Effects
As a result of this activity, a new Kanban circuit is created supplying the
part to the specified inventory location.
Window
Kanban Circuit
Kanban Circuits
Related Window Descriptions
Kanban Circuit
Kanban Circuits
Procedure
- Create a new record and enter the part number for which the Kanban
circuit should be created in the Part No field, or use the
List of Values to select one.
- Enter the inventory location to which the part should be supplied in the
Supply to Location field, or use the List of Values to
select one.
- Select the type of source from where the part should be supplied in the
Replenish Type list.
- Enter the source from where the part should be supplied in the
Replenish Source field, or select one using the List of
Values. The List of Values will dynamically show either inventory locations,
inventory location groups, production lines, suppliers or sites depending on
the selected replenishment type.
- Select how supply for the Kanban should be initiated by selecting a
signal type from the Signal Type list.
- Enter the quantity per Kanban card in the Qty per Kanban
field.
- If selecting signal type Automatic (Reorder Point),
enter the number of kanban cards in the No of Kanbans field
and the reorder point quantity in the Reorder Point Qty
field.
- Save.