Numerous projects worldwide underpin our experience and expertise in the field of electronic Kanban.
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IKS Kanban case study Aequator AG
Industry: Coffee machine manufacturer
Challenge: High manual effort, lack of automation, and error-proneness of the existing manual Kanban system.
Solution: Introduction of the IKS e-Kanban system from manufactus for the digitization and automation of internal logistics processes.
Result: Significant time savings, a clear reduction in errors, and a high degree of automation that has massively simplified daily work steps.
IKS Kanban case study WESTTECH GmbH
Industry: Mechanical engineering
Challenge: Professionalization and expansion of an existing manual Kanban system to increase efficiency and reduce organizational effort.
Solution: Introduction of the IKS e-Kanban system for controlling supplier, warehouse, and production Kanban.
Result: Successful transition to a highly efficient production method that enables a wide variety of variants with low inventory levels and minimal organizational effort. The system is an essential component of the company’s success and is deeply integrated into the IT landscape (ERP, CAD).
IKS Kanban Case Study Kohler GmbH
Industry: C-parts management and fastening technology
Challenge: Further development and process optimization of an existing manual Kanban system to increase competitiveness.
Solution: Introduction of the IKS e-Kanban system from manufactus to digitize Kanban processes.
Result: Faster order processing, increased transparency for customers, and more efficient evaluation options.
IKS Kanban Case Study Engelmann Sensor GmbH
Industry: Measurement technology, sensor technology
Challenge: Inefficiencies and delays in production due to a lack of synchronization between pre-assembly and final assembly.
Solution: Conversion of the entire production to a pull system with the IKS e-Kanban system for controlling production and logistics processes.
Result: Autonomous production control, significant time savings through direct ERP connection, and simplified, error-free internal logistics.
IKS Kanban case study LISI AUTOMOTIVE KKP GmbH & Co. KG
Industry: Automotive supplier (fastening solutions and mechanical safety components).
Challenge: Physical and process-related limitations of a rigid, paper-based Kanban system (high administrative effort, susceptibility to errors, lack of data transparency).
Solution: Introduction of the digital IKS e-Kanban system from manufactus, including connection to the MOVEX ERP system.
Result: 15% reduction in inventory, 30% faster response times, significantly less booking effort and increased process transparency.
IKS Kanban case study Alban Giacomo S.p.A. (AGB)
Industry: Leading manufacturer of hardware systems for doors, windows and furniture.
Challenge: Overwhelmed by high complexity (> 20,000 products), lack of transparency in the manual system and high inventory levels.
Solution: Introduction of the IKS e-Kanban system for digital, company-wide control and ERP integration.
Result: Optimised WIP stocks, shorter throughput times, higher material availability and space savings in the warehouse.
IKS Kanban Case Study Gerd Mosca AG
Industry: Mechanical engineering
Challenge: Lack of flexibility and transparency in production planning and control.
Solution: Introduction of the IKS e-Kanban system for decentralized control.
Result: Increased transparency, efficiency, and material availability.
IKS Kanban Case Study Flextronics International
Industry: EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services)
Challenge: Reduction of inventories and planning effort; increase in flexibility and material availability.
Solution: Introduction of the electronic Kanban system (IKS).
Result: Halving of inventories, material availability of >99%, savings in the millions.
IKS Kanban Case Study Sunrise Medical
Industry: Medical technology (wheelchair manufacturing)
Challenge: The manual Kanban system was successful but lacked transparency, was labor-intensive, and provided no data to measure supplier performance or proactively identify problems.
Solution: Introduction of the IKS e-Kanban system for the digital recording, control, and evaluation of all Kanban cycles.
Result: Problems such as excessive inventories and unreliable delivery times were made visible. A database was created for further optimizations and better supplier evaluation.
IKS Kanban Case Study Baumer Group
Industry: Manufacturer of sensors and system solutions for factory and process automation.
Challenge: The manual Kanban system had reached its limits, making it difficult to handle many components and integrate external suppliers.
Solution: Introduction of the IKS e-Kanban system, including an electronic Kanban board and a specially developed chaotic warehouse management system.
Result: Significantly improved clarity and process reliability, dynamic prioritization of orders, standardization of processes, optimized inventories and storage areas, and better material availability.
IKS Kanban Case Study Gedia Spanien
Industry: Automotive industry (body pressed parts and welded assemblies)
Challenge: To introduce PULL control (Kanban) in a machine-intensive production with a broad range of parts, where a manual system would be too complex and prone to errors.
Solution: The introduction of the IKS e-Kanban system for the digital visualization and dynamic control of production orders in real time directly at the machines.
Result: Significant reduction of inventories (up to 40%) and planning effort, with a simultaneous increase in material availability and transparency.
