Development of Computer Simulation Instruction (CSI) Software for Kanban and Pull System Training Class

Abstract

In Toyota Production System training class, content of the class related to Kanban and Pull system is rather complex for instructor to explain to the class. Generally, live simulation is effectively employed during complex training part. However, training equipments for live simulation are expensive. Maintenance cost and transportation of these equipments are high and inconvenience. Moreover, simulation patterns are limited due to equipment attributes. In this study, Computer Simulation Instruction (CSI) software for Kanban and Pull system was developed under the principle of discrete-event software to unravel the aforementioned problems. The developed CSI software will be utilized in TPS class