Released on = April 6, 2006, 4:45 am

Press Release Author = Kelly Pryor

Industry = Telecommunications

Press Release Summary = Quality Digest Profiles Digital Kanban

Press Release Body = Quality Digest, one of the respected quality themed
publications, just published a critical feature article about the distinction of
e-kanban versus digital kanban authored by Thomas R. Cutler, one of the leading
manufacturing journalists.

According to the feature article: "The distinctions between e-kanban and digital
kanban are more subtle than those between manual and electronic kanban. One of the
key distinctions in the digital kanban process is integration, often with enterprise
resource planning (ERP) software. Once component part numbers are entered into an
e-kanban system there\'s no guarantee of integration to the back-office ERP or
accounting system. This lack of integration in standard e-kanban can result in a
disconnected system that often lacks a paper trail to ensure continuously accurate
data on received parts, parts on hand and parts needed. This information in a
digital kanban process allows the data to link to invoicing and payment and
eliminates double data entry. Simultaneously, production control managers can
establish a receiving department that will perform the check-in of incoming orders.
Blanket purchase orders can be entered into the ERP system purchasing database on
the same page as a digital kanban system, using the same core data."

At present, only a few companies offer digital kanban. The landmark, Internet-based
system Signum is central to the notion that the most effective kanban system must
include full integration. Datacraft Solutions is one of the few companies offering
digital kanban. Signum ERP integration includes automatic monitoring of
communication between the two systems," says Justin Diana, chief technology officer
for Datacraft Solutions. "If a discrepancy arises, Signum sends an alert, providing
an integration gateway where the user can check the error and, if needed, resubmit
the record for processing. The gateway can also be checked proactively several times
a day to verify that values remain at zero-no errors-and to resolve any gaps."

Datacraft Solutions (www.datacraftsolutions.com) delivers a revolutionary digital
kanban process of automation solutions to lean manufacturers through a secure
Internet gateway, eliminating the need to install and maintain a complex IT
infrastructure. The company has experienced 1000% growth in the past twelve months
by eliminating complicated, expensive, time-intensive software implementations as
well as extensive training regiments and the need for internal support. The
Datacraft Solutions\' digital kanban lean system allows customers access and fully
utilize powerful lean benefits immediately for a low, predictable monthly fee.
Services are scalable so manufacturers can design an appropriate digital kanban
solution.





Web Site = http://www.datacraftsolutions.com

Contact Details = Datacraft Solutions
www.datacraftsolutions.com
Kelly Pryor
media@datacraftsolutions.com
800-819-5326