At Epidor Seals and Rubber Technology we offer everything your company needs to carry out a seal, from products to services. This time we want to talk about the Kanban system that we implemented in Bezares, and how this has become a success story.
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What is the Kanban system?
In order to explain correctly what we mean when we talk about the system Kanban, In this case, we have to give you a clear definition of it; in broad strokes, it is a stock replenishment system based on constant communication between the space where the stock is located and the supplier..
How does it work?
When the Kanban system detects that the stock that the company needs to function as expected reaches its stock limit, it sends us, through the communication system, a new order. This method of working is known as PULL SYSTEM. It is characterized by the fact that the system sends a warning to replenish stocks before they run out, avoiding costly stock-outs.
This system is the same as the one being used in the plant of BEZARES in Casarrubios del Monte. There, we have located a Kanban system based on the replenishment by duplicate tray, The most useful and effective method for the customer. The most efficient way to facilitate stock control and order speed.
Benefits of implementing the Kanban method at Bezares
The Kanban method is also characterized by the fact that it is a highly effective method and that it proceeds in a very simple way giving great benefits; greater agility when it comes to procuring the material needed for your production and no chance of stock out of stock, In this case, of seals, bolts and flat gaskets.
What is duplicate tray replenishment?
Within the Kanban method, there are various types of structuring of the materials. This depends very much on the working method of the company carrying out the production, its projects and its needs. That is why, before implementing a Kanban method in a company, in this case, Bezares, a small study is necessary to take into account the functionality and needs of the client..
In this case, as mentioned above, replenishment has been carried out for duplicate trays. This means that, When Bezares goes to its Kanban system to pick up the material needed for its production lines, it takes it from the first drawer. In the second drawer, there is more than enough stock to meet the needs of in case of production peaks until the material in the first drawer is replenished.
Therefore, this type of Kanban system has a reserve bin. If the first tray is finished, the order is sent to have some leeway and time. To send this request, The tray must be brought to the RFID tag reader area.
Drawer reader
The drawer reading area works with the following colorimetry; blue, green and yellow.
When the first tray is empty, it is placed in an area where the radio frequency reading is automatically performed. An indicator light confirms the reading and the system sends the replenishment order directly.. At Epidor Seals and Rubber Technology we receive the order for supply and we are getting down to work with the replacement. Waiting times are usually less than a week, since we usually have a reserve tray ready for shipment at our facilities.
During this period, supply is guaranteed with the material in the second drawer. The yellow light will indicate that the drawer has already been passed and the order is PENDING SHIPPING.. If on the other hand the red light comes on, it means that there is an error in the communication. and Epidor Seals and Rubber Technology should be contacted to resolve it as soon as possible to avoid affecting production. Finally, the empty drawer is located in the reading area below the drawer reader.
RFID tags
These labels are lThe stock controllers are in charge of controlling the stock. Each of the buckets is labeled with a meticulous RFID barcode system, which is responsible for controlling the quantity of product. Thanks to this intelligent labeling method, communication and automatic stock control can be carried out.
Bezares case
Due to this system, the company Bezares has eliminated its stock-outs, streamlined the production process, avoided administrative formalities unnecessary, significantly improved inventory and optimizing your profitability by keeping the fixed assets in stock as strictly necessary according to your needs. All a business success story.