ClearOrbit E-KanBan Manager - Automated Replenishment Across the Supply Chain

E-KanBan Manager
Automated replenishment across the supply chain

E-Kanban manager is an optional configuration of X.PC Purchase Order Collaborator that helps manufacturers effectively execute and optimize Kanban systems by providing replenishment authorization through package tracking numbers (PTNs) to the vendor or inside store. E-KM automates the Kanban chain process of inventory flow and facilitates the communication of the replenishment signal using Web standards such as XML. It places controls to prevent receiving errors by using the PTN which is sent to the supplier for replenishment. When the corresponding shipment arrives, that same number is used to close the loop and validate the shipment. E-KM provides the information to efficiently and accurately adjust to the most optimal inventory levels based on demand.

E-Kanban Manager Feature Summary:

Web-based communication of Kanban replenishment signals to supplier via web page or XML
Web-based acceptance/rejection of Kanban signals by supplier based on capacity/inventory constraints
Trace, track and control mechanisms with visibility to individual PO Lines that allow the supplier to manage replenishment at the Kanban card level
E-KM prevents mistakes by placing controls over when a vendor can print and ship items
Kanban receiving module provides single-scan receipt to increase throughput and prevent errors
E-KM closes the loop on the fulfillment process by matching what has been received, what was shipped and what was ordered
Lot sizing - Taking lead times into account, E-KM automatically suggests the optimal card sizes to meet the need for available inventory while avoiding shortages
Flexibility - E-KM monitors demand flows and alerts you when to resize lots to meet spikes in forecast demand during peaks
E-KM offers the manufacturer web-based tools to optimize Kanban card sizes and numbers based on ERP/MRP forecast data
Integrated Alerts and Scorecards allow continuous performance monitoring

Benefits of E-Kanban Manager to the Supplier:

Reduces transaction costs associated with Kanban replenishment
Reduces expediting and overtime fees
Eliminates payment disputes
Faster cash collection
Reduces shipping errors
Improves customer relationships
No label formats to maintain
Eliminates costs associated with maintaining EDI relationships

Benefits of E-Kanban Manager to the Customer:

Allows manufacturers to implement Kanban processes without risk of increasing inventories or disrupting material supply
Allows manufacturers to optimize Kanban cards to react to demand swings, improving material availability while managing overall inventories
Reduces the administrative time and errors associated with manually resetting Kanban configurations in the ERP
Decreases manufacturing downtime due to inaccurate shipments or stock outs
Eliminates the cost of EDI relationships/label compliance programs
Lowers dispute reconciliation costs
Increases inventory accuracy
Reduces cost of reordering materials
Eliminates receiving errors due to inaccurate labeling
Provides visibility to enable improvements in supplier performance

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