{"id":2131,"date":"2025-03-27T09:33:09","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T09:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.gembadocs.com\/?p=2131"},"modified":"2025-11-13T12:15:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T12:15:17","slug":"how-to-start-with-kanban-cards-production-consumables","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gembadocs.com\/learn\/how-to-start-with-kanban-cards-production-consumables\/","title":{"rendered":"How to start with Kanban Cards &#8211; production consumables"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Stockouts of small but essential consumables can bring production to a halt. Brian Meyers from Fat American Manufacturing shares how a simple Kanban system keeps consumables in check, preventing costly delays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"A $7 consumable shouldn&#039;t stop a $1,000 order!\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_m4NAQ0HjxE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditionally, managing consumables in an ERP system is inefficient. As Brian explains,<strong> \u201cIt\u2019s really hard to use consumables in an ERP system because it wants to consume the parts.\u201d<\/strong> Instead of waiting for staff to report missing supplies, a visual Kanban system signals when to reorder, ensuring stock is always available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The impact is significant<strong>. \u201cYou can let a $7 flap disc disrupt several thousand dollars\u2019 worth of order being processed today,\u201d<\/strong> Brian highlights. By eliminating stockouts, teams can keep production running without unnecessary interruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Production consumables &#8211; a great place to get started with Kanbans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Introducing Kanban can feel overwhelming, but consumables provide a perfect starting point. They are non-production-critical, yet running out of them can still cause disruptions. Unlike complex assemblies and manufacturing processes &#8211; consumables are simple, repeatable, and predictable &#8211; ideal for testing and refining a Kanban system before expanding it to other areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By starting with consumables, teams see immediate benefits: fewer interruptions, less time spent tracking down missing items, and a smoother workflow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the system is in place and working, it\u2019s much easier to scale Kanban principles to production parts, inventory, and even entire supply chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Kanban system for consumables might not be the most obvious place to start, but it quickly removes inefficiencies and keeps operations flowing smoothly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Managing consumables in an ERP system is tough. 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