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KanbanBOX

Electronic kanban for plants and supply chains

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Starting price
€290 per plant/month
Free option
None listed
Pricing
Published pricing
Deployment
Web, iOS, Android
Founded
2010
Integrations
5 listed

The lean-stack take

Pull loops run inside the plant and with suppliers. It supports heijunka and sequencing, RFID and e-labels, and the vendor says it is used in more than 2,600 facilities in over 35 countries.

Best for

Manufacturers running kanban loops internally and with suppliers who want unlimited users per plant.

Watch out for

Prices depend on the number of kanban loops, so count your loops before choosing a package.

About

About KanbanBOX

KanbanBOX is electronic kanban software for material replenishment, launched in 2010 by a company registered in Vicenza, Italy. The vendor describes it as the first electronic kanban software in Europe.

Written by lean-stack from KanbanBOX's public pages. Vendors can replace it with their own description by claiming this profile.

See it in action

KanbanBOX in 1:00

A short overview from KanbanBOX on YouTube. It shows the product as the vendor presents it, so pair it with the strengths and limitations below.

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The Replenishment Process with the Electronic Kanban | KanbanBOX
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Features

What KanbanBOX offers

01

Kanban card generation

Collects data and generates kanban cards for each loop.

02

Real-time visibility

Shows inventory and consumption across loops as they happen.

03

Supplier collaboration

Suppliers receive signals in real time, with free licenses for managed suppliers.

04

Multi-process kanban

Manages production, withdrawal and supplier kanban loops.

05

Heijunka and sequencing

Levels production and sequences orders.

06

RFID and e-labels

Electronic labels and RFID automate kanban signals.

07

ERP integration

Connects to Oracle, SAP and other ERP systems.

08

Power BI analytics

Analyze kanban data in Power BI.

Lean techniques supported

The lean practices KanbanBOX is built to support.

Pricing

KanbanBOX pricing and plans

Checked on the vendor's pricing page, October 2, 2026

Factory Professional

From €290 per plant/month

Monthly

  • Internal plant operations
  • Unlimited users
  • Cloud hosting and updates

Factory Enterprise

From €440 per plant/month

Monthly

  • Plant with ERP integration
  • Unlimited users

Supply Chain Professional

From €510 per plant/month

Monthly

  • Internal and external flows
  • Unlimited users

Supply Chain Enterprise

From €690 per plant/month

Monthly

  • Complete integrated solution
  • Unlimited users

Prices in euros, per plant. The final price depends on packages of 50, 100, 250 or 1,000+ kanban loops. Licenses for managed suppliers are free. Prices change often, so confirm them with the vendor.

Strengths and limitations

What stands out, and what to watch

Strengths

  • Unlimited users on every plan
  • Free licenses for managed suppliers
  • Heijunka and sequencing support
  • RFID and e-label options
  • Native iOS and Android apps

Limitations

  • No free trial listed on the pricing page
  • Price grows with the number of kanban loops
  • ERP integration needs a higher plan

Based on the vendor's published plans and documentation, not a hands-on test.

Fit

Is KanbanBOX right for your team?

A good fit if…

  • You run kanban loops with suppliers
  • You want to replace paper cards with scans or e-labels
  • You use Oracle or SAP
  • Many planners and operators need access

Look elsewhere if…

  • You are a small shop with a few consumables
  • You need an on-premises system
  • You want a free trial before talking to sales

Integrations

Connects with

  • Oracle
  • SAP
  • Power BI
  • RFID
  • Electronic labels

From the vendor's own integrations list.

Reviews

What KanbanBOX users say

From public review sites, checked October 2, 2026

4.832 reviews
Ease of use
4.7
Customer service
4.9
Features
4.6
Value for money
4.5

Ratings and mention counts as published by each site. We link to the reviews rather than copy them, and we don't average or adjust the numbers.

Similar tools

KanbanBOX alternatives

KanbanBOX compared with Arda, IKS e-Kanban (manufactus), SyncKanban (Synchrono)
ToolPricingStarting priceFree plan or trialDeployment
KanbanBOXPublished pricing€290 per plant/monthNone listedWeb, iOS, Android
ArdaFree plan + paid$35 per month (Solo)Free planWeb, Mobile scanning
IKS e-Kanban (manufactus)Price on requestQuote-basedFree trialWeb, Cloud, On-premises
SyncKanban (Synchrono)Price on requestQuote-basedNone listedWeb

From each vendor's published pricing. Check current prices on their sites.

FAQ

KanbanBOX: common questions

How much does KanbanBOX cost?
From €290 per plant per month for Factory Professional, up to €690 for Supply Chain Enterprise. Prices scale with the number of kanban loops.
Does KanbanBOX charge per user?
No. Every plan includes unlimited users.
Do suppliers pay for access?
No. Licenses for managed suppliers are free.
Does KanbanBOX support RFID?
Yes. It supports RFID and electronic labels.
Where is KanbanBOX based?
Vicenza, Italy.

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Listed October 2, 2026.