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Two-bin Kanban

Inventory and Operations

Definition

Two-bin Kanban is a simple replenishment system in which two bins of a product are held at the point of use. When the first bin is empty, it is sent for refill while the second is in use. It works well for high-turnover, low-cost items in clinical settings.

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