3. /company
• Global leader in pull-based replenishment software solutions
• Industry-first Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) eKanban for lean
manufacturing
• Real-time supply chain visibility and actionable intelligence
• On-demand toolset to convert idle assets to cash, quickly
• Best-in-class ROI; rapid deployment, instant inventory impact
• “Lean-Leader” customer list includes Danaher, Tokai Rika,
others
• Global Lean implementation partners (e.g. TBM) for enterprise
4. /problem
• Increased economic pressure to reduce inventory
• Recovery likely to create demand spikes, longer lead times
• Inefficient supply chains lack shared visibility and data accuracy
• Risk of stock-outs, expedite costs and reduced OTD
• Return to excessive, costly and (often) wrong inventory
• Manual Kanban limited by supplier visibility, human error
• Automation is complex, costly and time/resource-intensive
5. /solution
• Production/supplier e-Kanban (Intelligent Replenishment)
• Signum - complete production Kanban management
• Curator - supplier visibility and order confirmation
• Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) for rapid set-up and deployment
• Cost-effective automation of routine, repeatable processes
• Real-time data visibility to better manage exceptions
• Instant trading partner network for collaboration
• More accurate, reliable, up-to-date and accessible data
• Data sharing reduces lead times and minimum order quanity
• Inventories fall, turns increase, supplier performance improves
6. /solution
Datacraft’s Intelligent Replenishment SaaS
secure
closed loop workflow true multi- SAS Type II
data center
tenant SaaS
consume architecture
scan scan
receive issue
Customer Site internet Supplier Site
product
Confirm
Issue
Ship
confirm Receive
modify
ship Signum Admin
cancel Internal Supplier
Buyer/Planner External Supplier
deny
Cell Manager (Distribution, Supermarket)
No expensive on-site IT solution required
Software is up-to-date automatically
Complete end-to-end visibility and data accuracy means
that the right amount of the right material is replenished at 24/7/365 Support
the right time.
7. /implementation
• One-time fees for system set-up and integration
• Site, process and supplier configuration and set-up
• Site activation and implementation
• ERP/MRP integration (optional)
• Assessment and optimization
• Monthly subscription fee for system access and support
• 24/7/365 full support of internal users and supplier access
• Scale discounts for additional users, sites and suppliers
8. /results
• Dramatic inventory reductions (50% + in first six Illustrative Automotive Customer Analysis
months) EBITDA Benefit Realized
Range
• Extraordinary increase in turns (2 - 7X) Buyer/Planner Efficiency
Improvements
$200K/yr
• Productivity and efficiency gains (buyer/planner
Typical Operational Savings
time, etc.) (recurring)
$1.9M
• Reduced or eliminated stock-outs and expedite fees Referenced Inventory
Savings
$8M
• Quick drop in minimum order quantity and shorter Conservative Forward
Multiple
2x - 3x
lead times
Estimated Total Value $37M -
Realized $55.5M
• Enhanced customer satisfaction (increased on-time-
delivery)
