Agile methodologies have encouraged businesses to streamline and optimize their processes and the Integrated Kanban System (IKS) promises to further facilitate the Kanban method, one of the most used.

In addition to having gained popularity among startups, IKS has proven to be very useful in logistics and fulfilled its proposal.

In this article, we will learn more about this method, how it works and its advantages! Read the full text to learn more!

What is the Kanban System?

If the term Kanban is still new to you, don`t worry, you will soon understand it better.

Kanban comes from Japanese and means card or signage.

In summary, it is one of the well accepted agile methods when it comes to management. It’s a visual way to control the workflow using color cards.

In this method, a table is used, divided by 3 columns: To Do, In Execution and Done.

In each column, cards are placed with the activities that must be done. As the activity progresses, the card moves from column to column.

This is the method, but we are here to talk about the Integrated Kanban System, the IKS, which follows the same logic,

However, instead of being on printed cards, it is done digitally, which brings many advantages because it is online, which we will see in the last topic.

How does the IKS Kanban system work?

IKS is great for logistics, where card movements can be performed using a barcode reader, which allows for real-time information.

This is a very easy system to be used by anyone. It allows integration with suppliers and with ERP and MRP systems.

The system also provides several tools for analysis and creates reports, making operational and analysis processes more accessible and efficient.

Discover the main advantages of the Kanban system

There are many benefits brought by this system, so much so that we are going to divide it into 2 different optics.

First, let’s talk about the advantages over the manual Kanban method:

• It does not demand physical space;
• Communication is improved;
• It stores information in the cloud;
• It facilitates processes such as assigning people responsible, deadlines;
• Greater control over the time spent on each task;
• In addition to being intuitive and easy to use.

Now, it is worth commenting on the benefits of the Kanban system for your business:

• Visibility of operations in real time and without delays;
• It allows greater communication with the supplier, such as messages, scanning of the supplier’s Kanban cards;
• Warning about lack of materials;
• Management of all Kanban data online and in the cloud;
• Easy connection with ERP systems;
• It does not require software installation;
• It is cost-effective;
• It is customizable, adapting to any company;
• It serves the area of transport, production and suppliers.

In addition, the system is available in several languages and helps companies to continuously improve Kanban and operational processes with a view to greater savings.

If you are already a fan of the Kanban method, it is worth scanning the tool for its benefits.

And if you still don’t use the Integrated Kanban System, how about trying this solution for the management model?

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