Maintain production flow with explitia.eKanban
Digital kanban for production and material flow
explitia.eKanban organizes material calls on the shop floor.
Production can report material needs fast, logistics can see tasks right away, and managers get a live view of statuses, priorities, and response times.
It is a practical eKanban module fthat will fit into your production if you want to reduce downtime, improve material flow, and replace paper kanban with a digital process.
Introduce order to material flow on the shop floor
See how explitia.eKanban can help you react faster to material shortages, coordinate logistics work better, and give production a full view of open requests. Contact us and see how it can work in your plant.
What do you gain as an explitia.eKanban user?
From the user’s point of view, the result is what matters most. Material should reach the workstation on time, and the whole process should stay visible and predictable.
explitia.eKanban helps you:
Report material shortages faster by sending requests to the right people at once
Shorten logistics response time because the team receives information immediately
Reduce downtime at workstations and production lines through faster replenishment
Organize priorities and request statuses with a clear task view and live monitoring
Track the history of every material call, as all requests are stored in one place
Connect production, logistics, and warehouse work through one shared flow of information
explitia.eKanban enables you to bring more order and stability to daily production.
What is eKanban?
eKanban is a digital system for handling material replenishment signals in production. It replaces paper production kanban and gathers the whole process in one environment.
- An operator reports the need for material.
- Logistics receive a task.
- A leader can see the request status, and managers can review response times and the entire process flow.
It aids you in controlling material flow more easily, without adding extra work for the team.
Who is this module for?
eKanban is a good fit for your plant if you:
| Run serial or repeatable production |
| Want to reduce material shortages on the shop floor |
| Need faster logistics response |
| Want to move away from paper kanban |
| Are looking for a solution that can be rolled out in stages |
It is a good choice if you want to start with one clear operational problem and see results quickly.
How explitia.eKanban works
Fast reporting at the workstation
The operator can report missing material in a quick and easy way. The system can work through an interface, QR code, or RFID.
This way, reporting does not interrupt production, and the request reaches the right person immediately.
One task queue for logistics
Once a request is submitted, the system creates a task for logistics. They can see which material is required, where it should be sent, and how urgent the request is.
It helps you introduce order in daily work and design a clearer logistics process.
Real-time statuses
Each request has a clear status, for example:
- reported
- in progress
- delivered
- issue
Production can see that the request has been picked up. Logistics can see what still needs to be done. Leaders can quickly spot delays.
Dashboard for leaders and managers
The dashboard shows the most important information in one place:
- active requests
- delays
- urgent tasks
- average completion time
It makes it easier to assess the situation and see where the process needs attention or change.
History of every request
The system stores the full history of each material call.
You can check who reported the need, when the task was started, and when the material reached the workstation, which gives you more control and helps clarify responsibility.
Integrations with ERP, MES, and WMS
explitia.eKanban can work on its own or as part of a larger environment, such as the explitia Production Portal. Integration with ERP, MES, and WMS connects material flow with planning, production, and warehouse operations.
This way, the module becomes part of the process instead of existing as a separate element.
Replace paper kanban with an organized digital process!
Contact us and see in practice how much an eKanban system can bring to your manufacturing plant!
What does kanban implementation look like?
Review of the current material flow
Definition of roles and statuses
Pilot on one line
Expansion to other areas
A good kanban implementation does not need to start with the whole plant. In many cases, a phased rollout works better.
The process usually includes reviewing the current material flow, defining roles and statuses, running a pilot on one line, and then expanding to other areas.
This lowers risk and helps you see results faster in day-to-day work.
Business benefits
explitia.eKanban helps you:
| Reduce downtime caused by missing materials |
| Shorten logistics response times |
| Improve process visibility |
| Limit manual requests and errors |
| Plan further improvements based on real data |
| Expand the solution as your plant grows |
It is a module that brings more order to daily work and gives you a solid base for further digitalization.
How eKanban fits into the explitia ecosystem
explitia.eKanban can be the first module launched within the Production Portal.
It can work as a standalone eKanban system or as part of a broader environment for production and logistics, depending on your plant’s needs.
MES system
Integration connects material signals with the actual course of production and supports component replenishment in line with current consumption.
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WMS system
The connection between systems organizes warehouse operations and speeds up material issues and replenishment for production lines.
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OEE system
Integration takes actual machine efficiency into account in replenishment planning and helps reduce material shortages during production disruptions.
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Traceability
The connection between systems extends control over material flow and supports tracking of components and batches across the entire production process.
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EMS system
Integration supports synchronization of material flow with energy consumption analysis and better use of resources in production.
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Introduce order to material flow on the shop floor
See how explitia.eKanban can help you react faster to material shortages, coordinate logistics work better, and give production a full view of open requests.