# Flow Manufacturing
Characteristics

- ## JIT parts delivery to point of use

  - Kanban signal drives replenishment
  - Materials delivered to point of use as required
  - Benefits:
    - Reduces investment in raw materials
    - Reduces in process materials & queues
    - Enables long term supplier relationships, higher quality, lower cost
    - Dramatically increases inventory turns

Previous slide | Next slide | Back to first slide | View graphic version