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Gaining Control: Exploring Push v. Pull Manufacturing

• Understand the key differences between Push and Pull manufacturing systems and how Kanban supports demand-driven production.
• Explore how Push-based MRP/ERP systems struggle with variability and create inefficiencies in execution.
• Learn how Pull-based Kanban systems enable flow by responding to actual customer demand in real time.
• Discover how Supermarkets, K-Loops, and Kanban Cards reduce waste and improve control across the supply chain.
• Compare manual vs. electronic Kanban systems and see how eKanban provides real-time visibility and automated replenishment.
• See how eKanban fosters better communication, minimizes variability, and builds trust across suppliers and production teams.