Pull Sequence Window

Use the Pull Sequence window to view, update, and define the source of replenishment for a kanban item in a kanban location. A pull sequence groups information for an item defining a kanban location, source information, and planning parameters. An item can have multiple pull sequences that make up a replenishment chain. The kanban calculation program determines the optimal number of kanban cards or size according to the values you enter in the Pull Sequence window for size, cards, demand, lead time to replenish. See: Defining Kanban Pull Sequences

arrow icon   To view and modify pull sequence detail information:

  1. Navigate to the Pull Sequence window.

  2. Select a value in the Point of Use Subinventory field and a Locator, if applicable.

    This is the location where material is used.

  3. In the Point of Supply region, indicate the type of pull sequence and the source.

    Depending on the source type indicated in the Type field, you must supply information in the following fields for, Supplier, Site, Organization, Subinventory, and Line Code. See Changing and Viewing Kanban Details

    Additional Information: If you choose a subinventory with no locator control - you can specify a locator on the item master, the bill of material, and the source of the pull sequence - but the system uses the locator value for planning only. It is not transacted at the location level.

  4. The Kanban region is used to select parameters for kanban creation. The Planning Only box is used if you want the program to perform the kanban calculations, but you will use a manual system to execute the kanbans.

  5. The Auto Request box is used to indicate if this kanban record is flagged for the Outbound Broadcast Sequencing functionality. See: Overview of Outbound Broadcast Sequencing

  6. The Calculate, Number of Cards, Size, and Minimum Order Qty fields are used to define kanban card calculations. See: Defining Kanban Pull Sequences

  7. In the Planning region, enter the Lead Time for this location, and optionally enter Lot Multiplier, and number of Safety Stock Days.

  8. Choose Generate Cards if you want to create kanban cards for this pull sequence. See: Generating Kanban Cards.

  9. Save your work.