Archive for the ‘IKS’ Category

manufactus Kanban Coaching

20.05.2010

If you are starting an extented “Lean project” it makes maybe sense to use the services of an highly experienced consultant to reach the maximum of benefits.
But if you want to start with a Kanban system in a small pilot area first, the processes are normally easy and clear. So they can be managed by your internal employees. Anyhow specific (Kanban) questions will come up from time to time.

We offer our support and experience from many projects in within a so called KANBAN COACHING an. Read the rest of this entry »

New: The IKS Small Business Edition

1.04.2010

Form today on we offer a new e-Kanban package which has been designed especially for small companies and small Kanban areas. The name of this Kanban package is IKS Small Business Edition.

Our „lowest“ version of the e-Kanban system IKS includes the complete Basic System which can be used to define internal as well as external Kanban loops. Only the number of scanning stations is limited up to three. So we are able to offer a low-cost e-Kanban package for small companies or “e-Kanban beginners”.

The IKS Small Business Edition includes:

  • Complete Kanban Management functionality
  • Printing of Kanban cards
  • Scanning of Kanban movements
  • Extensive visualisation and reporting
  • Data transfer from/to Host system
  • Linking of external suppliers via email and fax

New IKS Analyzer released

18.02.2010

Version 1.0 of the new IKS Analyzer module is now available. This add-on module of the manufactus e-Kanban system IKS will replace the existing Diagnostic Module. The tool will offer many opportunities to analyzer your Kanban system in detail.

With the IKS Analyzer it is possible to improve your Kanban system continuously and to reduce the inventory levels and lead-times !

Reinbold Germany uses Smart Kanban Plus

18.12.2009

Reinbold GmbH & Co.KG located in Emmendingen (Germany) is using our e-Kanban starter tool “Smart Kanban Plus” to support the existing Kanban processes. Reinbold is specialized on manufacturing highly designed equipment for physiotherapy. Some months ago the company has started the implementation of a manual Kanban system.

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New customer supports internal Kanban system by using Smart Kanban Plus

28.10.2009

One of the leading manufacturer of sanitary fittings uses our e-Kanban starter tool ”Smart Kanban Plus” to support the internal Kanban environment.

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