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Supplier replenishment policy using E-Kanban: a framework for successful implementation.

MacKerron, Grant; Kumar, Maneesh; Kumar, Vikas

Authors

Grant MacKerron

Maneesh Kumar

Vikas Kumar



Abstract

This paper provides generic implementation guidelines for an electronic supplier Kanban in the form of an eight-step implementation Framework. This has been tested, proven and realised, providing a clear process to follow. The steps provide a clear process from mapping and analysing the current situation, an analysis of potential suppliers with corresponding criteria, and an analysis of purchased items and bottlenecks in their use within the organisation. This includes a review of the types of Kanban, Kanban loop, supplier preparation for using the system and then the integration of processes to ensure success in its use. Operational issues are comprehensively covered, together with strategic aims and underlying problems that may impact upon success. The above approach can be used to both introduce new suppliers to the system and give assistance to other companies wishing to implement an e-supplier Kanban.

Citation

MacKerron, G., Kumar, M., & Kumar, V. (2014). Supplier replenishment policy using E-Kanban: a framework for successful implementation. Production Planning and Control, 25(2), 161-175. https://doi.org/10.1080/09537287.2013.782950

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Mar 25, 2013
Online Publication Date May 9, 2013
Publication Date 2014
Deposit Date Jan 27, 2012
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Production Planning and Control
Print ISSN 0953-7287
Electronic ISSN 1366-5871
Publisher Taylor & Francis
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 25
Issue 2
Pages 161-175
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/09537287.2013.782950
Keywords e-Kanban; Supplier replenishment; e-Kanban; supplier; framework; case study; implementation;
Public URL http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4945
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09537287.2013.782950