Implantação de um kanban eletrônico em uma montadora de produtos de linha branca

Abstract

In the race to improve stock management there are two approaches, one based on the Japanese philosophy of Lean Production and the other based on the implementation of information technology that improves the flow of information an reduces response times in the supply chain. These study aims to understand the impact of a White Goods Maker on stock levels of a solution that combines both approaches, i.e. Electronic Kanban via internet, which is a hybrid form of Kanban, using Information Technology as a control and management method. Using Action Research methodology, the implementation process of this tool was analysed through stock turnover indicators, enacting three cycles that include data gathering and intervention in the observed reality. This study led to the conclusion that the implementation of Electronic Kanban contributed towards the improvement of the stock turnover of the company in question.