PDM -Topic: Virtual Pull Systems

Tuesday, 9/22/2009
5:15:00 PM

Salvatore’s Italian Gardens
6461 Transit Road
Depew, NY 14043
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Has your company implemented kanban
yet? Have you been unable to roll it
out, or worse yet, just abandoned it? Most companies who begin kanban implementation struggle to finish the job.

Program: Virtual Pull Systems

Has your company implemented kanban yet? Have you been unable to roll it out, or worse yet, just abandoned it? Most companies who begin kanban implementation struggle to finish the job. In too many cases, the following questions not only go without answers, they go without asking:

�� How do we size and resize supermarkets to reflect process and demand changes?
�� How do we kanban hundreds or thousands of parts?
�� How do we schedule a level load and mix with batch production?
�� How do we account for make-to-order requirements?�� How do we use our pull system to focus process improvements?

As a result, two major problems persist. First, kanban quantities may not account for major supply and demand constraints. Often, chaos still reigns and improvements in service and lead times remain elusive. Second is the assumption that kanban systems must be manual to be visual. Almost always, this approach loses steam becausethe struggle to apply it over and over again to additional products is difficult and costly.

On hundreds of implementations, companies have overcome these stumbling blocks with Virtual Pull Systems. Our presenter, Mr. Don Guild, founder of Synchronous Management, will cover the basics of the Virtual Pull System and how you can apply these ideas to your operation.

Come join the APICS-Buffalo Chapter and your colleagues from across WNY to learn more about Virtual Pull Systems and how they can help us fulfill our pledge to make a "Commitment to Excellence" at our companies and in our professional careers.

Salvatore’s ItalianGardens
6461 Transit Road @ Genesee
Depew, NY 14043

5:15-6:00 p.m.... Cash Bar,Registration & Networking
6:00-7:00 p.m......Dinner
7:00-8:00 p.m...... Program

$25.00 Members & Guests
$15.00 Full-Time Students

Dinner Menu:

Minestrone Soup
House Salad
Chicken Francaise
Twice Baked Potato
Green Beans Almondine
Sherbet

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For reservations, log on to www.apics-buffalo.com or call APICS at PPM OffiCenter,(716) 648-0972 or Fax (716) 646-1599

Reservations requested* byFriday, Sept. 18th

* If you find that you can attend after this date, please give us a call. Same-day cancellations or no-shows will be invoiced.

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