Achieving excellence in physical goods inventory management is one of the most crucial areas of running a business. Poor inventory management results in:
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Stockouts, which cause delayed service and delivery to customers
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Excess inventory, which creates poor cash flow and wasted money
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Excess labor effort needed to deal with the follow-on problems that stockouts and excess inventory create
In this course, Mike Osterling describes the benefits of and how-to steps for establishing a high-performing two-bin kanban system.
You will learn:
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The principles behind a two-bin kanban system
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Why the method performs so reliably
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The factors that go into calculating right-sized inventory levels
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The step-by-step approach for designing and deploying two-bin systems
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How to manage the system and assure sustainability
Licenses are valid for one learner only and are not transferable. All learners must have their own license to view or listen to the course.
What You'll Earn
Learners who pass the final exam with a score of 80% or higher receive a signed, dated, and numbered course completion certificate and Achievement Badge.
TKMG Academy Achievement Badges include digital credentials—issued by Credly—which verify accomplishment. Learners can easily share their badges on LinkedIn and other social sites—and with employers and professional associations—to demonstrate their commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Course Breakdown
- Â Lesson 1 – Kanban defined
- Â Lesson 2 – Kanban benefits
- Â Lesson 3 – Kanban basics & terminology
- Â Lesson 4 – Roadmap for success – Part 1
- Â Lesson 5 – Roadmap for success – Part 2
- Â Lesson 6 – Step 1 – Obtain & analyze data – Part 1
- Â Lesson 7 – Step 1 – Obtain & analyze data – Part 2
- Â Lesson 8 – Step 2 – Design the kanban system
- Â Lesson 9 – Step 3 – Install kanban & conduct trial run
- Â Lesson 10 – Step 4 – Train all parties
- Â Lesson 11 – Step 5 – Manage & sustain the kanban system