Two-bin kanban is an attempt to bring a level of optimization to product availability while trying to minimize cost to the supply-chain system. Kanban is a lean manufacturing approach, aimed at optimizing processes and reducing inventory levels. One of the most common supply chain management methods of achieving this goal is called 2-bin Kanban system originated in Toyota Production System back in the 1950's. Kanban is the most efficient, reliable way to deliver supplies. Adapted from successful manufacturing and retail industries, kanban is a visual replenishment system that helps ensure supplies are delivered to the right place, in the right quantity, at the right time. This process provides immediate, tangible and measurable advances in lean growth, removing waste, and becoming more efficient with your operations. The effects of the kanban system is measured in two ways—organization benefit and inventory benefit. The organization benefit encompasses the effort the kanban system makes to bring more order and control to the logistical process. The inventory benefit is an attempt to capture the benefit of regularizing the order process, and controlling the on-hand inventory amounts. -2 bin Kanban-Project Planning-Supply Room Visual Management Design-Par Optimization-Logistics

Management of 40+ staff over 3 shifts and 24/7 service. Leading the team and Supply Chain Operations department to increased customer service, benefiting from LEAN Logistics and productivity models to best utilize current staffing while meeting budget. Decrease total spend in supplies, linen and equipment in the inpatient, outpatient and OR areas. Worked amongst all areas of Nursing, Support Services, Accounts Payable, Finance, Purchasing, Contracts and Value Analysis to bring in the best product for our customers and patients. -Implemented and designed operational efficiencies (5S/Kan Ban 2-bin Inventory Management) and staff rounding, contributing to a stronger customer engagement model allowing clinicians to focus on patient care.