{"id":4427,"date":"2025-08-26T12:59:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T10:59:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kanbanrocket.com\/?p=4427"},"modified":"2025-08-26T12:59:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T10:59:14","slug":"kanban-produzione-trasferimento-acquisto-vendita","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kanbanrocket.com\/en\/kanban-produzione-trasferimento-acquisto-vendita\/","title":{"rendered":"Production, Transfer, Purchase and Sales Kanban: differences and use cases"},"content":{"rendered":"

Applying the pull logic<\/strong> correctly according to Lean Production principles<\/strong> requires much more than just hanging cards or setting up racks.<\/p>\n

A well-designed Kanban system can extend along the entire supply chain<\/strong>: from internal processes to material handling, up to purchasing and distribution to the final customer.<\/p>\n

To structure an effective system, it is necessary to understand which types of Kanban<\/strong> exist, what they have in common, and what operational differences<\/strong> guide the choice of one type over another.<\/p>\n

The common logic: what every Kanban shares<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Regardless of its application, all Kanban systems are based on common principles<\/strong> that determine how they work.<\/p>\n

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  1. A physical container<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    At the core of every Kanban system there is always a real container<\/strong>. It can be a box, a pallet, or a bin: what matters is that it represents a tangible quantity of material<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. A card that generates a signal<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The Kanban card<\/strong>, whether physical or digital, represents the signal<\/strong> that triggers the next action: production, transfer, reorder, or delivery.
      \nIt is detached from the container when the latter is emptied, thus starting a new cycle.<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. A Kanban board for control<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        To manage card status, a Kanban board<\/strong> is required. It is a visual management tool<\/strong> that can be physical (a board, a panel) or digital.<\/p>\n

        KanbanRocket<\/strong>, as an e-Kanban solution<\/strong>, offers a fully configurable electronic board<\/strong> to monitor the material status in real time, even across multiple plants or departments.<\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Proper sizing<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Each type of Kanban requires accurate sizing<\/strong>, based on:<\/p>\n

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          • Average or statistical consumption<\/strong> (e.g., moving average over a window equal to the lead time, with evaluation at the 95th percentile)<\/li>\n
          • Lead time<\/strong> for supply, production, or transfer<\/li>\n
          • Safety lead time<\/strong> to protect against variability and delays<\/li>\n
          • Quantity per container<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • Type of Kanban<\/strong> (Pure, Lot, or Signal)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Inside KanbanRocket<\/strong>, automatic calculation tools are available to dimension each Kanban link correctly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

            The differences: when to use different types of Kanban<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            Once the common elements are clear, it is essential to understand which type of Kanban to adopt<\/strong> depending on the process to be managed.<\/p>\n

            Production Kanban<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            Used to trigger internal production<\/strong> of semi-finished goods or components.<\/p>\n

              \n
            • Context:<\/strong> between two departments, or between a work center and a decoupling warehouse (supermarket<\/em>).<\/li>\n
            • How it works:<\/strong> the card is released upon consumption and generates a production request<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
            • Points of attention:<\/strong> lead time must include internal resource availability<\/strong>, setup times<\/strong>, and machine utilization<\/strong>. It is useful to set maximum workload thresholds<\/strong> to avoid card accumulation in queues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              For example, when linking an injection molding department<\/strong> with an assembly department<\/strong>, it may be appropriate to consider lot-type cards<\/strong> to optimize production costs.<\/p>\n

              With KanbanRocket<\/strong>, it is possible to monitor the real-time status of cards in progress<\/strong>, receive alerts<\/strong> if lead times are not respected, and\u2014thanks to integrations\u2014automatically generate production orders<\/strong> within the ERP system.<\/p>\n

              \"\"<\/p>\n

              Transfer Kanban<\/strong><\/h3>\n

              Used to manage the physical transfer of materials<\/strong> within the company.<\/p>\n

                \n
              • Typical context:<\/strong> between warehouses and production lines, or between logistics and production departments.<\/li>\n
              • How it works:<\/strong> the card generates a logistics task<\/strong> for replenishment or transfer.<\/li>\n
              • Points of attention:<\/strong> layout<\/strong> and material handling routes<\/strong> must be optimized. It is also important to correctly design supermarket areas<\/strong> for picking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                KanbanRocket<\/strong> allows companies to manage internal transfer flows digitally<\/strong>, integrating logistics with production and connecting with existing tools such as WMS<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

                Purchase Kanban<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                Used to replace manual or MRP-based orders<\/strong> with a pull system driven by actual consumption<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

                  \n
                • Typical context:<\/strong> materials purchased from external suppliers<\/strong> (raw materials, components).<\/li>\n
                • How it works:<\/strong> upon card consumption, a purchase request<\/strong> is generated for the supplier.<\/li>\n
                • Points of attention:<\/strong>\n
                    \n
                  • The supplier must be trained<\/strong> on the system and involved in defining the basic sizing rules<\/li>\n
                  • Clear agreements must be defined with the supplier (lead time, delivery frequency, minimum lot size, labeling<\/strong>) and formalized in supply contracts<\/strong><\/li>\n
                  • The supplier must have timely visibility<\/strong> of requests in order to fulfill them (e.g., via the KanbanRocket e-Kanban portal<\/strong>)<\/li>\n
                  • For maximum performance, the supplier should also work in KanbanRocket<\/strong>. For suppliers, using the software is free<\/strong>, which makes integration even more attractive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    With KanbanRocket<\/strong>, it is possible to automatically generate purchase orders<\/strong>, track their fulfillment, and create delivery notes (DDT)<\/strong>, reducing errors and improving efficiency.<\/p>\n

                    \"\"<\/p>\n

                    Sales Kanban<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                    Used to manage customer deliveries<\/strong> based on actual consumption<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

                      \n
                    • Typical context:<\/strong> customer stock management, consignment stock<\/strong>, or automatic replenishment logic<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                    • How it works:<\/strong> the customer consumes a container, releases the card, and an automatic replenishment<\/strong> is triggered.<\/li>\n
                    • Points of attention:<\/strong>\n
                        \n
                      • Shared visibility<\/strong> between customer and supplier is essential, for example through KanbanRocket boards<\/strong><\/li>\n
                      • Often codes differ internally from those used by the customer; for this reason, the code transcoding function<\/strong> is useful, allowing each party to use their own codes while maintaining a shared \u201ctranslation\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        With KanbanRocket<\/strong>, companies can manage sales Kanban<\/strong> with shared visibility between customer and supplier, even with different codifications. Integrated with the ERP, the software can automatically create sales orders<\/strong> when the customer consumes a card.<\/p>\n

                        \"\"<\/p>\n

                        Every Kanban type requires a tailored project<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                        There is no universal rule: every company, flow, and process requires a specific project<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

                        The pull logic<\/strong> only works if it is properly dimensioned, monitored, and maintained<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

                        KanbanRocket<\/strong> supports this complexity with concrete tools for:<\/p>\n

                          \n
                        • Designing and simulating Kanban links<\/strong><\/li>\n
                        • Digital management of Kanban cards<\/strong><\/li>\n
                        • ERP and supplier integration<\/strong><\/li>\n
                        • Continuous parameter maintenance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          Relying on an advanced solution<\/strong> makes it possible to move from the concept of a simple Kanban card<\/strong> to a real Kanban system<\/strong>, fully orchestrated and sustainable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                          Applying the pull logic correctly according to Lean Production principles requires much more than just hanging cards or setting up racks. A well-designed Kanban system can extend along the entire supply chain: from internal processes to material handling, up to purchasing and distribution to the final customer. 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