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Currently in the implementation process and were interested in using Kanban Circuits to replenish our production lines in two of our sites. After initial testing, it seems Kanban is not possible to be a separate module outside of our normal MRP replenishment (Planning method A with safety stock and standard lot size).

 

Our hope was Site A would produce and purchase parts via MRP to store in the warehouse. Site A, via distribution order generated through MRP, would send said material to Site B to store in their warehouse.

 

Both sites A and B have production lines to consume these parts. Current process, these parts are back flushed out of a generic “market” location which we are trying to get rid of. Kanban circuits seemed like an ideal way to restock these production lines.

 

If it is the case that we cannot use Kanban and also generate reqs with MRP, is there another way to accommodate the resupply of the assembly lines?

@nsmith why do you say that you can’t use Kanban Circuits and MRP at the same time?

WHat I have in mind is the following scenario (didn’t test it but I think it should work)

  • create an MRP Network for sites A and B
  • schedule Perform Network MRP job → this will create Distribution Orders for goods from site A to be moved to site B based on site B demands (Shop Orders / Customer Orders)
  • then in each site you can create Kanban Circuits from warehouse picking location to the inbound shopfloor location of the Workcenter.
    • replenish type: location
    • signal type: reorder point - and set the reorder point qty accordingly

Of course this setup would imply that you’re already using inbound shopfloor locations with your WorkCenters. I don’t see a reason why this would not work.

The problem we ran into, when trying to validate the circuit we got an error that said 

"PLANNING VALIDATION
1. The proposal release setting on inventory part planning should be set to (Do Not Release) for Kanban controlled parts."

However, when we changed the part planning to Do Not Release and ran MRP afterwards, we couldn’t get MRP to generate any order reqs.

@nsmith can you share a screenshot of how your Kanban Circuit is setup for one of the parts?

 

The validate circuit button provides insights into possible settings that conflict with a typical kanban set up but do not necessarily stop it from functioning.

 

You need to click the activate button to turn on this kanban and as long as the Kanban Reorder Point job is scheduled you should see created transport tasks to replenish this kanban, providing stock is also available to move.

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