THE FEUTEX TOOLKIT

Kanban Container Count Plan

Estimate whole replenishment containers covering demand during lead time plus an explicit buffer.

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01 Your input

Demand houritems/hourLead hourshoursBuffer%Containeritems

02 Your result

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Result data

Formula

Containers = Math.ceil(v.demand_hour*v.lead_hours*(1+v.buffer/100)/v.container) ; Authorized inventory = Math.ceil(v.demand_hour*v.lead_hours*(1+v.buffer/100)/v.container)*v.container

Sources and model references

https://learning.sap.com/courses/discovering-retail-functions-and-business-processes-in-sap-s-4hana-retail/performing-requirements-planning_bbf9e421-fee4-4c82-bb13-5cf8ad7d7121

Worked example

Inputs

Demand hour: 100 items/hour
Lead hours: 3 hours
Buffer: 20 %
Container: 40 items

Expected results

Containers: 9 items
Authorized inventory: 360 items

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How to use this tool

Enter your own assumptions using a consistent currency and period.
Review the scenario outputs and compare alternative inputs.
Check the stated model limits before using the result in an operating plan.

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{
  "demand_hour": 100,
  "lead_hours": 3,
  "buffer": 20,
  "container": 40
}

Accuracy and scope

Deterministic planning scenario; inputs are assumptions, not forecasts. Excludes taxes, financing, legal requirements and costs not explicitly entered. Source explains the underlying planning framework; this specific scenario arithmetic is original.

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