Electronic Kan-Ban systems offer another method of SRM, ensuring fewer errors due to mismanaged paperwork and the timely arrival of supplies. Advances in technology allow Kan-Ban to be performed electronically, allowing for. And SRM systems have other benefits as well. Tailored software allow managers to view trending of raw materials, track supplier cost and delivery speed to choose the most efficient suppliers, and offers charts/graphs that give an overview of the data. Advanced systems run on hand-held devices so the information is accessible anywhere.

User friendly systems are essential to the success of a software implementation. But generic, out-of-the-box software is often cumbersome due to attempts to build a one-size-fits-all interface. Software companies do this so they can sell the same software to thousands of businesses. One problem with pre-packaged software is that it stifles innovation by encouraging conformance with generic industry standards. Only tailored software maximizes SRM capabilities while providing a simplistic user interface.