Pull Production Training
Learn to let demand drive your production
Yet too many production systems are manually planned and push out goods regardless of what’s actually needed, leading to excess inventory, delays, and waste. In this practical course on Pull Production, you’ll learn how to flip the script, aligning production with actual demand using proven methods like Kanban, CONWIP, and POLCA. Whether you’re dealing with high mix/low volume or repetitive manufacturing, you’ll discover how to choose and implement the right pull approach for your environment.
In theory, it is simple, but far too many ‘pull’ systems are actually push in reality.
Understand what pull really means
It’s easy to confuse ‘pull’ with just sticking Kanban cards on bins. But without the right understanding, pull systems fail. Overload reappears, lead times creep up, flow grinds to a halt and inventories grow. We’ll clarify the principles of pull, explain the theoretical background in detail, and give you a hands-on guide to selecting and optimizing the right pull concept for your application.
It gets a bit complicated, if you want to learn everything!
But fear not, we will explain step by step.
Sustain and evolve your pull system with confidence:
Pull systems need little supervision, but they aren’t “set and forget”. They require monitoring and thoughtful adjustments over time. You’ll learn how to maintain control without micromanaging: when to split Kanban loops (and when not to), how to spot signals of overload or underutilization, and how to evolve your system as your business changes. You’ll also gain a clear roadmap for scaling pull across departments, product families, or plants.
Pull doesn’t need a lot of care; just a bit of maintenance when performance starts to drift.
Design and implement pull systems that actually flow
Through hands-on simulations and practical examples, you’ll design Kanban loops, calculate the right number of Kanbans, and set up supermarkets that don’t turn into warehouses. You’ll learn when to use which concept, and how to tune your loops for speed and stability. A hands-on simulation will bring these concepts to life, letting you experiment with the mechanics of a well-balanced pull system and see how design decisions impact flow, WIP, and lead time.
You will optimize paper plane
production, and build … A lot
You will Learn:
- The difference between Push and Pull
- Make to Stock vs. Make to Order
- Pull System Maintenance
- Pull System Implementation & Optimization
- Kanban, CONWIP, POLCA
- FIFO Concepts
- Different Kanban types
- When to Split/Merge Kanban Loops
Requirements:
Lean Basic Training or equivalent level of experience is recommended
Target Audience:
This course is ideal for production managers, process engineers, Lean practitioners, and anyone responsible for improving efficiency on the shop floor.
Price: €790.- (excl. VAT)
Duration: 1 Day (8 Hours Total)