There are different facts which have main influence on the selection of the best e-Kanban package. These facts are:
- Size of the company
- Budget of the company
- Scope of Kanban implementation (Kanban implemented only in a small area or in the complete factory)
- Types of Kanban processes (Transport Kanban, Supplier Kanban, Production Kanban etc.)
- Kanban implementation strategy (eg. Kanban in a small area first, then roll-out to other areas)
- Kanban knowledge and experience (of employees and management)
To cover all of this aspects we offer different so called “Editions” of our electronic Kanban system IKS. In our Kanban workshops we are supporting you to choose the best IKS Edition and to create the basis for all further decisions together with the Kanban team!
IKS SMALL BUSINESS EDITION
This Edition is made especially for small companies and small Kanban areas of a company.
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
IKS CLASSIC EDITION
This Edition is the classic version for all kind of medium sized companies to build up a complete Kanban system step by step.
All functionalities which are described in the IKS Small Business Edition are available, but the number of scanning stations is unlimited and there are different optional add-on modules available to optimize the existing Kanban system and make the material more efficient. This IKS add-on modules are:
- IKS Kanban Board - for Production Kanban and to replace manual Kanban Boards
- IKS Analyzer - for extensive analysis and continuous improvement of inventory levels and lead-times
- IKS Web-Portal - to link external suppliers, other company locations, external warehouses etc. via Web-Kanban
- IKS Demand Manager - to re-calculate the Kanban levels based on demand lists
All of these add-on modules can be combined in a free way and also installed on a second or third phase of the e-Kanban project.
Design your absulte flexible e-Kanban system step by step and improve your business continuouly!
IKS ENTERPRISE EDITION
This package is designed for huge enterprises or large Kanban systems.
This Edition is the IKS “all inclusive” package. It includes all available IKS modules and has no limitations regarding the number of scanning stations or users.
So you have the opportunity to support your internal material flow and to set up your state-of-the-art Supply-Chain processes without any limitations!