Need to Draw a POLCA Diagram or Calculate # of Cards Required?

QI Macros has a Ready-Made POLCA Diagram Template for Excel!

Why it Matters? What is POLCA(Paired-cell Overlapping Loops of Cards with Authorization)?

POLCA, like Kanban, controls work-load in high-mix, low-volume production. Where traditional Kanban would increase WIP (work in process), POLCA helps reduce WIP, flow time, and increase throughput. Where Kanban replenishes inventory, POLCA signals available capacity between cells to do work.

How to Use QI Macros POLCA Diagram and Worksheet

To access the QI Macros POLCA Template and Symbols, click on QI Macros Menu, then Lean Tools and then POLCA Diagram. Once the template opens, you have two options:

POLCA Diagram

POLCA Diagram

POLCA Worksheet

Calculates the number of POLCA cards required. Input your data into each cell in the spreadsheet and the calculations are all done for you.

POLCA Worksheet

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The POLCA diagram is one of many tools included in QI Macros add-in for Excel.

QI Macros adds a new tab to Excel's menu, making it easy to find any tool you need. If you can't locate a tool, use the find tools feature on the far right side of QI Macros menu.

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