If you are challenged with designing and implementing a Kanban system or rectifying issues with your current Kanban system this book is for you. It fills a serious void in today’s publications of how to design and implement a Kanban system.

The distinction in design from one Kanban system to another cannot be overstated and is literally dependent upon the unique characteristics of each manufacturing or distribution entity. Just as there are no two manufacturing sites or distribution entities the same so it is with the Kanban system. This book covers thirty design elements that make up the Kanban system and reflects the choices of Kanban techniques that are selected based upon the specific environmental factors of the business.

The net result is a Kanban system design that is tailored to meet the needs of the specific environment it is intended to serve. Equally as important, it covers the required steps of how to successfully implement the Kanban system and can also be used to as a guide in rectifying issues with the current Kanban system. Raymond Louis, author of Kanban for American Industry and How to Integrate Kanban with MRPII, publisher Productivity Press, is the author of this book. He is the unquestioned industry leader in the design and implementation of highly advanced replenishment systems.