Title: Impact of e-Kanban and ERP integration on lean production: lessons from the Indonesian automotive supply chain

Authors: Christian Ricky; Kuniaki Tanaka; Manabu Sawaguchi; Nobuaki Minato

Addresses: Graduate School of Technology Management, Ritsumeikan University, 2-150 Iwakura-cho, Ibaraki-shi, Osaka 567-8570, Japan ' Graduate School of Technology Management, Ritsumeikan University, 2-150 Iwakura-cho, Ibaraki-shi, Osaka 567-8570, Japan ' Graduate School of Technology Management, Ritsumeikan University, 2-150 Iwakura-cho, Ibaraki-shi, Osaka 567-8570, Japan ' Graduate School of Technology Management, Ritsumeikan University, 2-150 Iwakura-cho, Ibaraki-shi, Osaka 567-8570, Japan

Abstract: This study examines the roles of e-Kanban, enterprise resource planning (ERP), and lean production practices (LP) in enhancing supply chain collaboration (SCC) and operational performance in Indonesian automotive supply chains. Employing a mixed-method approach, we integrate a case study of a focal company with a survey conducted among 152 tier-1 suppliers. The relationships between these systems and practices were analysed using structural equation modelling (SEM). The results indicate implementing e-Kanban alone does not inherently improve lean operations; however, user satisfaction with these systems significantly boosts the effectiveness of LP. The integration of e-Kanban and ERP systems, particularly when aligned with just-in-time principles, improves key operational metrics such as cost efficiency, product quality, lead time, productivity, and flexibility, which positively influence SCC and overall performance. This study also provides practical insights for practitioners and highlights the need for further exploration of ERP and LP integration in diverse supply chain contexts.

Keywords: e-Kanban; enterprise resource planning; ERP; lean production; just-in-time; JIT; Indonesia; supply chain collaboration; operational performance.

DOI: 10.1504/IJATM.2025.152326

International Journal of Automotive Technology and Management, 2025 Vol.25 No.4, pp.343 - 368

Received: 26 Sep 2024
Accepted: 28 Jan 2025
Published online: 16 Mar 2026 *

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