How to Identify Which Materials to Put Under Kanban: from Theory to Practice, Download Our Automated Template

One of the most frequently asked questions when talking about Kanban is:
“Which materials are suitable for this type of management?”

Not all codes are suitable to be managed in PULL mode according to Lean principles.
Choosing without a clear criterion often leads to mistakes, regardless of the quality of the tools being used (MRP, e-Kanban).

To answer this question objectively, in the KanbanRocket methodology we use the ABC-RRS matrix, which combines value and consumption frequency of materials, enabling a scientific classification of each code.

If you are not yet familiar with the ABC-RRS matrix, we recommend you first read the dedicated article here.

Do you want a copy of the template and a usage guide?

To make this evaluation easier, we have created an automated Excel template that:

• Automatically calculates ABC and RRS classes
• Generates the matrix and suggests a recommended strategy for each code

👉 Click here or on the image below to download the template and the usage guide.

How to use the analysis results

Once the matrix has been generated, each code is positioned in one of the ABC-RRS cells.

At that point, you can decide whether the material is suitable for PULL management (Kanban with digital e-Kanban tools like KanbanRocket) or whether it should remain under PUSH logic (e.g., MRP for spot or forecast-based orders).

Need further support?

Contact us through the form on our website — one of our experts will help you:

• Upload your data correctly
• Read and interpret the matrix
• Move to Kanban system implementation, with proper card sizing directly in our e-Kanban software KanbanRocket for digital Kanban management