Computer supported design of kanban controlled production

Abstract

In recent times kanban in connection with the demand for "Just-in-Time" production has received increased importance. Reorganizing of a production in accordance with the kanban principles requires considerate assistance in the process of decision-making, while generally it is necessary to integrate the principle in a suitable form in to existing production organisations. There is a need for computer aided methods for system analysis. A method is outlined, how to model, analyse and simulate a kanban oriented production by using Petri nets supported by the PSItool NET. Special notice is given to the development of a building block for a standard production. The possibilities are shown to adopt this building block to specific conditions using parameters and to link it with net parts, which represent non-standard-problems.