What is a Kanban rack?
A Kanban rack is a specially designed storage solution in which products are placed that are managed according to the Kanban principle. This means that as soon as a product is picked or a stock level runs out, a signal is automatically given to replenish it.
Kanban racks are ideal for warehouses with fast turnaround times and small to medium-sized parts, such as electronic components or production parts. By having a clear overview of inventory, orders and production processes are streamlined, errors are reduced, and waste is minimized.
Multitube offers flexible flow racks that are perfectly suited as Kanban racks. These racks ensure that products automatically move forward, allowing picking to be faster and more efficient. Check out our storage systems and flow racks for more information.
2. What does a Kanban card look like?
A Kanban card is the central communication tool in the Kanban system. This card usually contains the following information:
- Product name and code
- Stock location
- Minimum stock level (when replenishment is needed)
- Maximum stock level
- Supplier or internal production location
When a product is picked and the stock level drops below the minimum level, the Kanban card is used to trigger replenishment. This can be done manually or digitally, depending on the level of automation in the warehouse.
The use of Kanban cards ensures that inventory management is visual and simple, allowing employees to quickly see what needs to be replenished and where.
3. Benefits of Kanban racks
- Efficient inventory management: always the right stock available
- Less waste: no overstock or delays
- Faster order processing: products are immediately available
- Improved clarity: visual insight into inventory and picking processes
By combining Kanban racks with Multitube solutions such as flow racks and electric picking carts, your warehouse can operate faster, more clearly, and more productively. Discover our warehouse trolleys, warehouse racks and workbenches to fully optimize the system.
Conclusion
A Kanban rack and Kanban card together form a powerful system to optimize inventory management, picking, and production planning. By combining visual signaling with smart warehouse solutions like those from Multitube, your warehouse can operate more efficiently, reduce waste, and shorten lead times.
Do you want to prepare your warehouse for Kanban and flow rack–based picking? Discover our customized solutions for warehouse layout and picking processes and increase efficiency today.