Controlling costs in any manufacturing process starts with reducing waste and minimizing overruns. The Kanban process is an innovative technique that allows a manufacturing company to essentially eliminate waste by producing just the right amount of inventory when it’s needed, lowering costs and streamlining the entire system. Below are just a few of the advantages of working with a manufacturer who employs an effective Kanban system.

4 Benefits of the Kanban System

1. Reducing Inventory

Paying for and storing items that sit unused for months or years depletes cash reserves and takes up space, making assembly operations and warehousing less efficient. It also creates crowding that make it challenging for employees to maneuver equipment and stock. The Kanban system allows a manufacturing company to deliver only what you need when you need it, ensuring order and timeliness. 

2. Lowering Production Costs

Material prices and the complexity of the product will ultimately determine production costs, but waste and inefficiency can be just as important. The Kanban system is designed to eliminate raw material waste as much as possible, dramatically lowering the per-unit cost of production.

3. Increasing Flexibility

Manufacturing companies using the Kanban system only create products when they’re needed, giving you the ability to respond quickly to market changes. If demand suddenly increases or drops, your supplier will be able to ramp up or scale down production promptly. 

4. Eliminating Obsolete Products

In the world of medical device production, technological advancements and new research create constant upheaval. Having a substantial quantity of products on hand increases the chances that they’ll become out of date and eventually have to be discarded. Using the Kanban system allows you to redesign products as necessary to keep up with changes. 
 

For over 15 years, Pacific Integrated Manufacturing in Bonita, CA, has supplied reliable, cost-effective production services to biomedical, life science, and diagnostic companies across the globe. Using the Kanban method, this manufacturing company specializes in reducing waste and controlling costs through every step of production, from initial design to final delivery. Visit their website for more on their facility and capabilities, or call (619) 921-3464 to discuss your project and request an estimate.