e-Kanban Software for Discrete Manufacturing
Digitize material requests, warehouse operations and production-line replenishment with a real-time E-Kanban system built for modern discrete manufacturing.
SCHEDULE A DEMOStop Losing Production Time Waiting for Materials
Manual material requests, phone calls, paper Kanban cards and disconnected warehouse processes can make it difficult to know what material is required, where it is required and when it will be delivered.
Paper-Based Requests
Manual Kanban cards and paper requests can create delays, lost information and unnecessary administrative work.
Material Waiting Time
Production operators may spend valuable time waiting for material replenishment when requests are not visible to the warehouse in real time.
Limited Visibility
Without digital tracking, management may struggle to identify pending requests, delivery delays and material shortages.
Manual Communication
Phone calls and informal communication between production and warehouse teams can result in inconsistent information.
Material Shortages
Material shortages can interrupt production when there is no structured mechanism for shortage escalation.
No Turnaround Analytics
Manual processes make it difficult to accurately measure request-to-delivery turnaround time and warehouse performance.
What Is E-Kanban Software?
E-Kanban is an electronic Kanban and material replenishment system that connects production operators with warehouse teams through a digital workflow.
Request
Operator selects material and quantity from the E-Kanban system.
Alert
Warehouse receives the material request in real time.
Deliver
Warehouse team collects the requested material.
Pick
Material is delivered to the requested production location.
Track
Request status and turnaround time are recorded digitally.
How it works?
The E-Kanban process creates a continuous digital flow between production and warehouse operations, enabling faster material requests, real-time visibility, and complete request traceability.
Operator Raises Material Request
When material is required at a production station, the operator selects it from the digital E-Kanban system. Predefined materials and default quantities can be configured in the Material Master for faster requesting.
Real-Time Warehouse Notification
Once the request is submitted, the warehouse team receives an immediate electronic alert with clear visibility of pending material requirements, eliminating delays from manual communication.
Warehouse Processes the Request
Warehouse personnel can view the requested material, quantity, production location, and request details. Material request labels can also be printed for easy identification and handling.
Material Collection and Delivery
The warehouse team collects the required material and delivers it to the requested production location. The delivery transaction can be recorded electronically for complete traceability.
Request Closure and Tracking
After delivery, the request is updated and closed in the system. Historical data helps management track turnaround time, delivery performance, pending requests, and material shortages.
Red Kanban for Material Shortage
If the requested material is unavailable, the operator or authorized user can raise a Red Kanban. This provides a structured way to identify shortages and trigger replenishment actions.
Key Features of E-Kanban
E-Kanban provides a complete digital workflow for material requests, warehouse processing, delivery tracking, shortage management, analytics, and ERP integration.
Material Request
Production operators can raise material requests digitally from their workstation or connected shop-floor device by selecting the required material, quantity, and production location.
Real-Time Alert
New material requests are immediately visible to warehouse personnel, enabling faster response and timely material delivery to production.
Material Master
Maintain centralized material information with material codes, descriptions, storage locations, production locations, and default quantities for faster and consistent requests.
Warehouse
Warehouse personnel can view pending requests, pick the required material, deliver it to the production location, and update the request status electronically.
Label Printing
Print material request labels containing key details such as material, quantity, production location, and request information for easy identification and handling.
Delivery Tracking
Maintain digital records of material requests and deliveries to improve traceability and provide clear visibility into material movement.
Shortage
Raise a Red Kanban when requested material is unavailable, helping identify shortages and initiate timely replenishment actions.
Analytics
Analyze request-to-delivery turnaround times to monitor replenishment performance, identify delays, and improve material flow.
ERP
Integrate E-Kanban with existing SAP and ERP processes and capture SAP transaction numbers against material requests for improved traceability.
Red Kanban Management
Material shortages can directly impact production continuity. E-Kanban provides a structured Red Kanban mechanism to identify unavailable materials and support timely replenishment.
When a requested material is unavailable, the shortage can be managed through a simple digital workflow:
Identify Material Shortage
Raise Red Kanban
Communicate the Shortage
Initiate Replenishment
Track Until Resolution
Turnaround Time Reports
E-Kanban provides reports and analytics to measure how quickly material requests are processed, delivered, and completed, helping management improve material replenishment performance.
A centralized E-Kanban dashboard provides real-time visibility into material movement and key operational metrics:
Average material request turnaround time
Request-to-delivery time
Total and pending material requests
Delivered and delayed requests
Material shortage frequency
Red Kanban count
Warehouse response time
Delivery performance
Production location-wise requests
Production line-wise requests
Material-wise demand and request volume
E-Kanban Integration with SAP / ERP
E-Kanban can integrate with enterprise ERP systems such as SAP, connecting material movement and Kanban transactions with existing enterprise processes.
Improved material movement and Kanban transaction visibility.
Better transaction traceability and reconciliation.
Seamless connection between Production, E-Kanban, Warehouse, and ERP/SAP.
Reduced duplicate data entry.
Improved consistency between shop-floor and enterprise systems.
Why Manufacturers Choose E-Kanban
Improve material availability, warehouse responsiveness and shop-floor visibility through a connected digital workflow.
Reduce Material Waiting Time
Send requests directly from production to warehouse without relying on manual communication.
Improve Warehouse Responsiveness
Give warehouse teams real-time visibility into production material requirements.
Improve Material Traceability
Maintain digital records of requests, deliveries, timestamps and transaction references.
Identify Shortages Faster
Use Red Kanban to make unavailable materials visible and actionable.
Standardize Material Requests
Configure Material Master records and default quantities for consistent requests.
Improve Management Visibility
Analyze request volume, delivery status, shortages and turnaround time.
Traditional Kanban vs E-Kanban
Move from manual material replenishment to a connected digital manufacturing workflow.
Material Request
Digital
Request materials digitally
Paper / Manual
Manual paper-based request
Warehouse Notification
Real-Time Alert
Instant notification to warehouse
Manual Communication
Manual calls or messages
Material Quantity
Configured Default Quantity
Pre-defined quantity settings
Manual Entry
Manual quantity input
Request Tracking
Centralized Digital Tracking
Track status in real-time
Difficult to Track
Hard to track request status
Shortage Management
Red Kanban
Visual alert for shortages
Manual Escalation
Manual follow-up & escalation
Turnaround Reporting
Automated Data
Auto-captured & accurate data
Manual Calculation
Time-consuming calculations
ERP Reference
SAP / ERP Transaction Number
Integrated ERP reference
Separate Records
Disconnected ERP records
Our Trusted Clients
We’re proud to collaborate with industry leaders and innovative companies
Digitize Your Production Material Flow
Replace manual material requests with a connected E-Kanban workflow for production, warehouse and enterprise operations.