IKS e-Kanban (manufactus)
Web-based e-kanban for production and logistics
- Researched profile
- E-Kanban Software
- Starnberg, Germany
- Watch the overview (1:51)
- e-kanban.com
- Starting price
- Quote-based
- Free option
- 30 days; demos, proofs of concept and pilots also available
- Pricing
- Price on request
- Deployment
- Web, Cloud, On-premises
- Integrations
- 6 listed
- Headquarters
- Starnberg, Germany
The lean-stack take
It replaces paper kanban cards with digital signals. Kanban quantities are calculated automatically, and suppliers see demand in real time through a web portal.
Best for
Manufacturers moving paper kanban loops with suppliers to a digital, ERP-connected system.
Watch out for
Pricing is not published, so use the 30-day trial or a pilot to build the business case.
About
About IKS e-Kanban (manufactus)
IKS is a web-based electronic kanban system for production and logistics from manufactus GmbH in Starnberg, Germany.
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See it in action
IKS e-Kanban (manufactus) in 1:51
A short overview from manufactus GmbH on YouTube. It shows the product as the vendor presents it, so pair it with the strengths and limitations below.
- Video
- Integrated Kanban System - The web-based E-KANBAN solution for your company
- Channel
- manufactus GmbH
Features
What IKS e-Kanban (manufactus) offers
Electronic kanban signals
Kanban signals are sent automatically when material is consumed.
Automatic kanban calculation
Calculates loop sizes to keep inventory at the right level.
Electronic kanban board
Prioritizes orders for production and replenishment.
ERP integration
Connects to SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics and other common ERPs.
IoT devices
Works with barcode readers, sensors and e-labels.
Supplier and customer portal
Partners see orders and status in real time.
Cloud or on-premises
Deploy in the cloud or on your own servers.
Lean techniques supported
The lean practices IKS e-Kanban (manufactus) is built to support.
Pricing
IKS e-Kanban (manufactus) pricing
Checked October 2, 2026
Starting price
Quote-based
- Pricing
- Price on request
- Free option
- 30 days; demos, proofs of concept and pilots also available
How pricing works
Quote-based, with a 30-day free trial.
The vendor says implementation takes 3 to 6 weeks.
See current prices on e-kanban.comIKS e-Kanban (manufactus) doesn't publish a full plan list, so we show what it does publish. Confirm prices with the vendor.
Strengths and limitations
What stands out, and what to watch
Strengths
- 30-day free trial
- Automatic kanban calculation
- Cloud or on-premises deployment
- Supplier portal with real-time tracking
- Integrations with SAP, Oracle and Dynamics
Limitations
- No published prices
- Implementation of 3 to 6 weeks, per the vendor
- Most useful with ERP and supplier integration in place
Based on the vendor's published plans and documentation, not a hands-on test.
Fit
Is IKS e-Kanban (manufactus) right for your team?
A good fit if…
- You run kanban loops with internal and external suppliers
- You use SAP, Oracle or Dynamics
- You want loop sizes recalculated as demand changes
- You need on-premises deployment
Look elsewhere if…
- You are a small shop that needs simple reorder cards
- You want self-serve pricing
- You do not have stable kanban loops yet
Integrations
Connects with
- SAP
- Oracle
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Barcode readers
- Sensors
- E-labels
From the vendor's own integrations list.
Reviews
What IKS e-Kanban (manufactus) users say
We haven't found published reviews of IKS e-Kanban (manufactus) on G2 or Capterra yet. Smaller lean tools often have none, so judge it on the facts above and a trial.
Similar tools
IKS e-Kanban (manufactus) alternatives
Arda
Free plan + paid
Hybrid kanban system using printed QR cards at point of use that trigger reorders into a digital order queue.
KanbanBOX
Published pricing
Cloud e-kanban system that digitizes internal and supplier kanban loops with heijunka, sequencing and milk-run features.
SyncKanban (Synchrono)
Price on request
E-kanban application that sizes loops from demand trends and sends real-time replenishment signals to suppliers.
| Tool | Pricing | Starting price | Free plan or trial | Deployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IKS e-Kanban (manufactus) | Price on request | Quote-based | Free trial | Web, Cloud, On-premises |
| Arda | Free plan + paid | $35 per month (Solo) | Free plan | Web, Mobile scanning |
| KanbanBOX | Published pricing | €290 per plant/month | None listed | Web, iOS, Android |
| SyncKanban (Synchrono) | Price on request | Quote-based | None listed | Web |
From each vendor's published pricing. Check current prices on their sites.
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