Quick Reference: Kanban for Replenishment
Recall Kanban replenishment rules for high-turn garden-center stock.
What is a replenishment pull signal? A visible cue that triggers restock when demand reaches a defined point. Examples: reorder card, minimum line, empty-bin card, or board status. Push vs pull replenishment Pull is stronger when space, labor, and customer flow are constrained. If we limit active replenishment jobs, stockouts will get worse. Manager line The WIP limit makes us finish the most important pulls instead of starting five and blocking the aisle. Equating more started work with more finished work. Kanban flow improves when work is visible and limited. Where should the Kanban signal live? At the point of…
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