Released on = June 23, 2006, 3:48 am

Press Release Author = Matthew Marotta

Industry = Telecommunications

Press Release Summary = Aligning Inventory: Just-in-Time Replenishment via Signum
by Datacraft Solutions

Press Release Body = Digital kanban aligns inventory levels with actual consumption;
a signal is sent to produce and deliver a new shipment when material is consumed.
These signals are tracked through the replenishment cycle and bring extraordinary
visibility to suppliers and buyers. Working seamlessly with existing visual board
systems, Datacraft Solutions' replenishment supply chain solution allows individual
cells or entire supply chains to realize an immediate and dramatic return from an
extremely small process automation investment, by vastly reducing the management
time and information gathering required to monitor, update and transmit card-based
replenishment needs.

Signum is the flagship digital kanban automation replenishment supply chain solution
from Datacraft Solutions (www.datacraftsolutions.com), which streamlines
replenishment and enables collaborative communication throughout the supply chain.
Curator is Signum\'s companion supplier interface tool, provided free of charge to
client\'s suppliers. It enables them to view and confirm orders as well as anticipate
and prepare for upcoming demand spikes.

Signum integrates inventory barcode scanners with an easy-to-use desktop interface.
Manufacturers can automatically issue replenishment signals to suppliers at the
point of use. Built-in monitoring, customizable alerts and control features ensure
that inventory levels are properly maintained. According to Stephen Parker,
chairman of Datacraft Solutions, "The result is a dramatic increase in visibility
and control, adding up to a significant reduction in the number of required
replenishment transactions."


Curator completes the path to a more truly integrated, streamlined, responsive
supply chain by providing increased visibility of process information. Whenever a
supplier confirms, denies or ships an order, Signum automatically updates inventory
and order status. The needs of a manufacturing operation are always visible, and
always up-to-date.



According to Parker "As digital kanban solutions continue to spread throughout the
manufacturing industry we are able to draw on the insights and experiences of our
clients to enhance the functionality of offerings. We are, in effect, applying the
lessons of continuous improvement to our own platform, optimizing Signum and Curator
to make Digital Kanban implementation more efficient and effective. This helps to
define an intelligent supply chain solution."





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

Contact Details = Datacraft Solutions
www.datacraftsolutions.com
Matthew Marotta
mmarotta@datacraftsolutions.net
800-819-5326