Using Kanban system is the most popular approach to realize the "PULL" concept in supply management. Traditional style is to use the return of empty containers as the signal for triggering new supplies, in order to harmonize the paces of supply side and demand side. This is very useful to prevent from over supply or too early supply.
However,in case of too many models running simultaneously, additional support is normally necessary, like barcode or RFID.
Make use the IT in logistics operations
With the help of modern IT, information flow can reflect all physical operation on real time basis. It is critical in nowadays business environments.
Most popular is the use of Barcode(1 or 2 dimensional), RFID, and GPRS. The diagram below is an example of Milk Run using GPRS and Barcode. Once our truck collect cargo from every point, scanning barcoded commodities and tranmitting back to the control center immediately for verification.
Keep track and record all production parameters along the production processes.
The diagram below is another example of using RFID to keep track all information along the production and warehousing details. As well, the information are used for harmonization of materials supply and speed of production.
JMI oriented Supply Chain Management Network Diagram.
The diagram below is the core concept of our infomation network, which target to and complete model of "Jointly Managed Inventory".
