What is Kanban in SAP PP-KAB - Kanban?

SAP Term: Kanban

• Component: PP-KAB

• Component Name: Kanban

• Description: KANBAN A procedure for controlling production and material flow based on a chaining of operations in production and procurement. The replenishment or production of a material is not triggered until a certain production level actually needs the material. The signal for replenishment is issued by a card Japanese "kanban" that is sent by a demand source consumer to the supply source supplier.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Kanban is a production control system used in SAP to manage the production process. It is based on the Japanese term for “visual card” and is used to control the flow of materials and components in a production process. The PP-KAB Kanban component in SAP is used to manage the Kanban process. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The PP-KAB Kanban component in SAP is used to create and manage Kanban cards, which are used to control the flow of materials and components in a production process. The Kanban cards are created using the Kanban Card Creation transaction, which allows users to specify the material, quantity, and other details of the Kanban card. The Kanban cards are then used to control the flow of materials and components in a production process. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a Kanban card, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary information is included. This includes the material, quantity, and other details that are necessary for the production process. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary documents are attached to the Kanban card before it is sent out for processing. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The PP-KAB Kanban component in SAP can be used in conjunction with other components such as PP-MRP (Material Requirements Planning) and PP-SFC (Shop Floor Control) to manage the production process. Additionally, there are several other components that can be used with PP-KAB Kanban such as PP-QM (Quality Management) and PP-PM (Plant Maintenance).