KANBAN-AUTOMOTIVE

Dematerialised e-kanban EDI signal.

Definition

E-kanban replaces physical cards with EDI messages sent whenever a bin is emptied. Typical JIT frequency is 15 minutes to 2h. Contractual supplier response time ranges from 4h to 48h depending on criticality.

Origin

Kanban invented by Toyota from 1953 ; EDIFACT e-kanban generalised late 1990s.

Example in context

Renault Cléon empties a winding crate at 10:32 → e-kanban sent → supplier ships at 14:00 → delivery at 15:30.

Related terms

• TPS — kanban origin.