{"id":5800,"date":"2026-07-09T14:00:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T13:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gembadev.3rddigital.com\/getgembadocs\/?page_id=5800"},"modified":"2026-07-09T14:25:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T13:25:12","slug":"how-to-implement-a-kanban-system","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gembadev.3rddigital.com\/getgembadocs\/learn\/how-to-implement-a-kanban-system\/","title":{"rendered":"How to implement a Kanban system"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"5800\" class=\"elementor elementor-5800\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24b7bde e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"24b7bde\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b381054 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"b381054\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/iPN_wdev36I?si=lbEs3K2pDZU3uUlJ&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c29c79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2c29c79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to implement a Kanban system<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33340ad elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33340ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You know the pain of having shelves full of parts while still running out of the one item you need today. Kanban fixes that by giving you a simple, visual and repeatable way to control stock.<\/p><p>This guide shows you a nine-step approach, with real examples from Fat American Manufacturing. You\u2019ll see how to create cards, place reorder points, set up a board, train your team and roll the system out across your facility.<\/p><p>Key takeaways:<\/p><ul><li>You can launch Kanban fast with simple tools.<\/li><li>You cut stockouts without increasing inventory.<\/li><li>You give your team a clear process that anyone can follow.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d94831 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5d94831\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 1: Pick an example area<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3860329 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3860329\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Start in a small, low-risk space so you can learn without disrupting production. Consumables work well because they move often and aren\u2019t critical to your process. The transcript shows Brian Myers using storage for office supplies and cleaning items. It gave him a safe way to test the system and build confidence.<br \/>You\u2019re looking for an area where mistakes don\u2019t hurt and improvements show up fast.<\/p><p>Key takeaways:<\/p><ul><li>Choose a contained area like stationery, cleaning materials or break-room supplies.<\/li><li>Make it your \u201csand pit\u201d to experiment and learn.<\/li><li>Keep the scope narrow so you can spot problems early.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c1c7df elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7c1c7df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 2: Identify stock items and locations<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40d455b elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"40d455b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>List the SKUs involved and mark where each item will live. Use the boxes items are delivered in or add bins if needed. If you plan to roll Kanban out further, start labeling locations such as A1, A2 and so on. It keeps the whole system organized from day one.<\/p><p>Getting locations right saves your team from hunting for items and guessing where cards belong.<\/p><p>Key takeaways:<\/p><ul><li>Document every SKU you want in the system.<\/li><li>Assign a clear physical location for each item.<\/li><li>Use simple location codes to keep things tidy.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bee8a00 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bee8a00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 3: Create your Kanban cards<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9998df0 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9998df0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Tom explains the two GembaDocs card sizes and three card types: the Kanban card, the Kanban pull card and bin labels. Each card contains practical details like part number, supplier, delivery times and stock location.<br \/>You can add photos, barcodes and QR codes that link to item pages, order forms or even SOPs.<\/p><p>There\u2019s also a bulk import option for teams dealing with large inventories.<\/p><p>Key takeaways:<\/p><ul><li>Use photos to avoid mix-ups on the shop floor.<\/li><li>Include ordering info so anyone can reorder fast.<\/li><li>Decide ordering quantities based on pack size, lead time and consequences of running out.<\/li><li>Keep calculations simple at the start.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09d776b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"09d776b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 4: Print and place your cards<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9022d97 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9022d97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Put the Kanban card and pull card at the physical reorder point. A two-bin system works well because it forces the person grabbing the last available stock to pull the card.<\/p><p>The examples in the transcript show bins with lids or divided boxes where you physically cannot access the backup stock without pulling the card. That simple friction keeps the system honest.<\/p><p>Key takeaways:<\/p><ul><li>Position cards so the user must pull them to reach backup stock.<\/li><li>Use two-bin setups to keep the flow simple.<\/li><li>Add clear labels to each stock location.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46360e1 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"46360e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 5: Create your Kanban board<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7da8637 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7da8637\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You need a place for cards to be turned in and tracked. Start with a simple box on a desk if you want. Over time, build a more visual board with slots for \u201cto order,\u201d \u201cordered,\u201d and expected delivery dates.<\/p><p>Brian\u2019s upgraded board let his team scan cards, place orders and track daily arrivals.<\/p><p>Key takeaways:<\/p><ul><li>Build a visible home for all cards.<\/li><li>Separate \u201cneeds ordering\u201d and \u201con order.\u201d<\/li><li>Add dates so everyone sees what\u2019s coming in.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb073c6 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bb073c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 6: Write clear SOPs for how the system works<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84ee603 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"84ee603\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Don\u2019t rely on assumptions. Document how cards should be pulled, where they go, how often they\u2019re collected and how they are matched back to incoming stock.<\/p><p>Tom shows examples made in GembaDocs that sit right on the Kanban rack. The instructions sit exactly where people need them.<\/p><p>Key takeaways:<\/p><ul><li>Explain how to pull, place and return cards.<\/li><li>Keep SOPs where the work happens.<\/li><li>Remove any room for interpretation.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25b3aa0 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"25b3aa0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 7: Train everyone who touches the system<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4611fb elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e4611fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Training drives consistency. Brian explains that most problems come from process issues, not people. When someone doesn\u2019t follow the system, it\u2019s almost always because they didn\u2019t understand it or the setup wasn\u2019t clear enough.<\/p><p>Show your team how Kanban protects them from running out of inventory, not just how to pull a card.<\/p><p>Key takeaways:<\/p><ul><li>Train every person who handles stock.<\/li><li>Explain the purpose behind the system.<\/li><li>Fix training gaps instead of blaming people.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4b14ab elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f4b14ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 8: Treat mistakes as improvement opportunities<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f7b43f elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f7b43f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Tom explains that mistakes are part of any change. Look at mistakes as signals that something needs adjusting.<\/p><p>Ask simple questions:<\/p><ol><li>Was the SOP clear?<\/li><li>Was the person trained well enough?<\/li><li>Is there a weak point in the process?<\/li><\/ol><p>Key takeaways:<\/p><ul><li>See errors as feedback, not failure.<\/li><li>Improve the process instead of criticizing individuals.<\/li><li>Strengthen the system after every problem.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d682c8e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d682c8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 9: Roll the system out<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c914e0 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8c914e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once the test area runs smoothly, expand the system to other parts of your facility. 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