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Kanban Storage Control
Products to Improve Your Bottom Line


Benefits of Lean Manufacturing
	Improve labor usage	High throughput demands with very little inventory
	Reduce inventories more than 50%*	Production is driven by actual orders placed
	Reduce manufacturing cycle times more than 70%*	Eliminates attempts to "forecast" production needs
	Increase capacity in existing facilities more than 50%*	Smooth flow between production stations
* Research conducted by Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Individual results may vary.

An example of lean manufacturing, commonly called "Kanban". Movements of parts are shown in red,
circulation of Kanban cards in blue. Machines are shown as circles, buffer zones as squares.
The last buffer is the finished goods inventory.

125 cubic ft. of storage Standard Unit - 5' x 5' x 5'	What Makes our System A Key To Lean Manufacturing?	Return lane saves valuable steps
	Design Features
	• Alternate designs available for larger capacities
	• Tubular structure allows for easy reconfiguration
	• Adjustable conveyor rails for system flexibility
	• Labor saving return lane
	• Four cushioned casters for ease of mobility
	• Two locking casters for secure placement
	• Provided as shown with or without optional totes