Track: Supply Chain Management

Abstract

The evolution of information systems and their association with other approaches have created new systems such as: Lean ERP, which results from the link of Enterprise Resource Planning system "ERP" associated with Lean Manufacturing approach.

Lean ERP, has a variety of new computerized modules, following the Lean approach as: Electronic Kanban (E-Kanban), which is the logical continuation of the classic traditional Kanban system with cards.

However, E-Kanban has several advantages over traditional Kanban system, such as: better transparency, traceability of all movements in the system, also E-Kanban can work with a greater number of materials.

In this article, we review the literature of traditional Kanban system, its evolution towards Electronic Kanban system, in which case apply them? The aim is to distinguish between the two systems and to show the advantages and limitations of their applications to the various stakeholders of a company (suppliers, customers).