To calculate the correct number of kanbans for a circuit, click Calculate Kanbans. The system calculates this number according to the demands and calculation preferences that you specified. The calculation considers the Lot/Transfer Qty in the Replenishment section as well as the values for Calculation Type, Formula Type, Demand Qty, and Lead Time on the Calculation Inputs tab. Depending on the calculation type, the system updates either the new number of kanbans or the new quantity per kanban.
This activity requires that demand quantities be properly entered on the circuit by either retrieving demands or manually setting a value.
As a result of this activity the new kanban quantities are updated to reflect the results of the calculation. If the calculated results differ from the current settings for an active circuit, the status of the circuit changes to Recalculated. The value in the Recalc field in the Recalculation tab of the Kanban Circuit page changes to the system date. Otherwise, the status remains active. Calculations are also possible if the status of the circuit is inactive, on hold, or recalculated.