Listen "Kanban - Triggering Optimal Levels of Inventory"
Episode Synopsis
Kanban is all around us, although sometimes we don’t notice it. Its purpose is to provide a signal, in a Pull system, underpinning a just-in-time approach to work and avoiding overproduction and waste. It helps to ensure you have only what you want, only when you need it.Join PMI Director Consultant Barry Byrne as he talks about Kanban as a crucial communication method, helping to synchronise our entire system, from supply chain to the customer.Here are some more resources that you may find interesting:Blog: Creating Flow at the Car WashToolbox: 8 Wastes – a quick and easy step-by-step guide that helps you use this toolPodcast: Visualising with Value Stream MappingPERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT IN AN AI-DRIVEN WORLD.The Goals to Results Conference is back! 17th March 2026. Get your ticket here. More from PMI: Dive into our Knowledge Hub for more tools, videos, and infographics Join us for a PMI LIVE Webinar Follow us on LinkedIn Take your improvement career to the next level with PMI's Lean Six Sigma Certifications - now available in two new and accessible formats, built around you. Explore On Demand >> Explore Distance Learning >>
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