J&K

What J&K does

J&K (주식회사 제이앤케이씨, JNKC) is a Seoul-based Korean private company founded in April 2012 that provides production consulting (PI consulting) and manufacturing execution system (MES) construction services to small, medium, and large manufacturers across Korea. Its portfolio centers on two proprietary products — eWMES, a built-type enterprise MES covering the full lifecycle from production planning and material in/out management through process control, work performance tracking, LOT/Serial traceability, and SPC quality management, and BARO-MES, a packaged-type MES deployable in approximately three months that handles order registration through shipping. The product suite extends to WMS (warehouse management with Barcode/RFID/PDA), ERP (integrated with Douzone BIZONE Amaranth10 and with SAP at the customer level), and Barcode systems, plus an AI layer offering production dispersion analysis, forecasting, MTBF/MTTR-based failure prediction, and CEO reporting. The technology stack combines MES, POP (point of production), WMS, ERP, PDA mobile data capture, and PLC equipment integration, with three registered patents (MES system integration technology, airport baggage real-time monitoring, and a pending AI-based smart factory information processing system) and software copyrights for eWMES, Web eWMES, and the I-Cube mobile solution.

Revenue is generated through three principal streams: one-time/perpetual software licensing of eWMES and BARO-MES, project-based professional services for end-to-end smart factory implementation (MES/WMS/ERP/Barcode/PDA/PLC integration), and participation in government-subsidized smart factory programs where the company serves as a registered supplier across multiple pools (Smart Factory Promotion Agency, Korea SME Association, KTIP, Roots Industry Automation, Innovation AI Voucher, Smart Service, and the 대중소상생형 Large-Small Co-prosperity program led by large enterprises such as Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor, LS Electric, and Hyundai Autoever). Government subsidies typically cover 30-50% of project cost for qualifying SMEs, with caps ranging up to KRW 200 million per company. The company has completed smart factory implementations at 160+ manufacturers across diverse verticals — semiconductor materials, chemicals, food, automotive parts, medical devices, cosmetics, precision metals, textiles, electronics, and furniture — sold primarily through direct enterprise field sales led by senior consultants (two named sales contacts), supported by trade show presence (KINTEX SCM FAIR, COEX AI Factory Exhibition, aT Center), a corporate website with online inquiry form, and a Naver blog. Notable certifications include INNOBIZ A-grade (Ministry of SMEs and Startups), 2021 Minister of SMEs Award, KB Star Company selection by Kookmin Bank, and 2026 Smart Factory Supply Enterprise Capability Evaluation Level-III-0.

Name

J&K

Legal name

주식회사 제이앤케이씨

Website

https://jnkc.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Short description

J&K (JNKC) is a Seoul-based Korean private company founded in 2012 that provides production consulting and proprietary MES software (eWMES, BARO-MES) plus ERP/WMS/Barcode integration to small, medium, and large Korean manufacturers, monetizing through software licensing, project implementation services, and government-subsidized smart factory programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Manufacturing Execution Systems / Smart Factory Software

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

WMS for Manufacturing & Production Warehousing (TLAEABAD)

Keywords

• Manufacturing execution systems
• Smart factory solutions
• Warehouse management systems
• Enterprise resource planning
• Production digitization consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. 스마트 AI팩토리 시스템 구축 (Smart AI Factory System Implementation): End-to-end smart factory system implementation combining MES, WMS, ERP, Barcode/PDA, and PLC integration. Provided as project-based custom development/integration engagements targeting manufacturing enterprises. Revenue is recognized per project completion.
2. 소프트웨어 라이선스 및 솔루션 판매 (Software License & Solution Sales): Sale of packaged software products including eWMES (custom-built) and BARO-MES (package-type). Solutions include MES, WMS, ERP, and Barcode systems as licensed software products.
3. 정부지원사업 수주 (Government-supported Smart Factory Projects): Revenue derived from participating as a registered supplier in government-subsidized smart factory programs (스마트팩토리 지원사업, 대중소상생형 스마트공장, 스마트서비스지원사업, 뿌리산업 자동화, AI바우처) where the government covers a portion of implementation costs for qualifying SMEs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

JNKC designs, sells, and implements proprietary manufacturing execution systems (eWMES built-type and BARO-MES package-type) along with complementary WMS, ERP, and BARCODE/PDA modules for manufacturing companies. The company delivers end-to-end smart factory integration projects combining MES, WMS, ERP, Barcode/RFID, and PLC technologies, often facilitated through Korean government subsidy programs that co-fund SME deployments. Solutions serve diverse manufacturing sectors including semiconductor materials, electronics, food, automotive parts, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and precision machining.

Product overview

J&K (주식회사 제이앤케이씨) is a manufacturing AI factory specialist offering a modular MES portfolio centered on eWMES (built/enterprise type) and BARO-MES (package type) as the core products. eWMES is a comprehensive production information system managing the full lifecycle from production planning to shipment with integrated WMS, POP/Quality Management, and optional AI analytics. BARO-MES is a streamlined 3-month package version for smaller operations. The portfolio includes ERP, WMS, and BARCODE as supporting modules, with IFliT as an ERP expansion suite. The company also provides smart factory support services including大众소상생형 and 스마트서비스 government subsidy programs, targeting industries such as manufacturing, semiconductors, food, automotive, and pharmaceuticals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• eWMES: Build-type production information management system covering production planning, material in/out management, process management, work performance registration, manufacturing history and LOT/Serial tracking, and barcode/RFID/PDA integration.
• BARO-MES

Products and services

• eWMES (built/enterprise type) Enterprise-class manufacturing execution system covering the full lifecycle from production planning through material in/out management, process control, work performance tracking, and LOT/Serial traceability. Features WMS, POP/Quality Management modules with optional AI CEO Report extraction and failure prediction capabilities.
• BARO-MES (package type) Streamlined package MES solution covering order registration through product shipment with material in/out, work instruction, production performance, and inventory management. Includes POP, barcode scanning, and real-time inventory analysis with 3-month implementation period.
• MES (Manufacturing Execution System) Manufacturing execution system covering base information management, material management, process/quality/equipment management, and production tracking with real-time AI analytics for rapid decision support.
• WMS (Warehouse Management System) Warehouse management solution for end-to-end inbound/outbound operations, location management, and inventory control using barcode/RFID technology with real-time monitoring capabilities.
• BARCODE System Barcode system for asset management, inventory tracking, and label generation with ERP integration. Reduces manual data entry errors and improves operational efficiency through handheld terminal and scanner support.
• ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Enterprise resource planning system with modules for accounting, HR/payroll, sales, trading, procurement, production, outsourcing, service, management information, and construction site management. Integrates with Amaranth10 ERP via Douzone BIZONE certified partnership.
• IFliT Solution Expansion module for ERP including automated accounting processing, year-end tax settlement automation, environmental hazardous substance management, mobile sales management, barcode logistics management, and BI analytics.
• Smart Factory Support Service (스마트팩토리 지원사업) Smart factory support services for companies without existing smart factory systems, including solution and integrated equipment initial deployment support through government subsidy programs.
• Large-Small Enterprise Co-prosperity Smart Factory Support (대중소 상생형 스마트공장 지원사업) Large enterprise-led smart factory program where large companies (Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor, LS Electric, Hyundai Autoever) collaborate with SMEs to build smart factories with government subsidy support (Type 1 Basic: up to KRW 30M government; Type 1 Advanced: up to KRW 120M government; Type 2: 50% government up to KRW 10M).
• Smart Service Support Program (스마트서비스 지원사업) Smart service support program applying big data and AI technology to SME service sectors for productivity improvement and new business creation, with ICT-based smart service solutions (WMS, CRM, RPA, BI, chatbot, etc.) for non-manufacturing SMEs with government support.
• AI Smart Factory System (AI 기반 스마트 팩토리 정보처리 시스템) AI-based smart factory information processing system providing production dispersion analysis, forecasting, CEO reporting, failure prediction (MTBF/MTTR), and real-time monitoring across MES operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Smart factory systems cumulatively deployed at 160+ companies
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers45 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• 더존비즈온 (DOUZONE BIZONE)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2013JNKC is a certified partner (협력사) of DOUZONE BIZONE, a leading Korean ERP company. JNKC developed an interface module connecting DOUZONE's Amaranth10 ERP with its eWMES system, enabling seamless ERP-MES integration for joint customers. This partnership provides JNKC's manufacturing customers with full ERP functionality including accounting, HR, sales, procurement, production management, and trade management.
• 스마트공장추진단 (Smart Factory Promotion Agency)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerJNKC is registered as a supplier in the Smart Factory Promotion Agency's supply enterprise pool. The agency is the primary government body overseeing smart factory deployment in Korea and facilitates SME participation in subsidized programs. JNKC has been recognized by the agency (우수 구축사례, 우수 시범공장) and certified at Level-III-0 supply capability.
• 중소기업중앙회 (Korea SME Association)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerJNKC is registered as a supplier in the Korea SME Association's smart factory business pool. The association administers SME support programs including the大众소상생형 smart factory initiative. JNKC received the 중기중앙회장상 (SME Association President's Award) in 2021 for model SME contribution.
• 삼성전자 (Samsung Electronics)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerSamsung Electronics is listed as a major partner enterprise in the大众소상생형 스마트공장 지원사업 (Large-Small Enterprise Co-prosperity Smart Factory) program where Samsung acts as a lead agency facilitating smart factory adoption among its SME partners with government subsidy support.
• 현대자동차 (Hyundai Motor Company)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerHyundai Motor Company participates as a lead enterprise in the大众소상생형 스마트공장 지원사업, providing government co-funding and program facilitation for SME suppliers to adopt smart factory systems.
• LS일렉트릭 (LS Electric)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerLS Electric is registered as a supply enterprise partner in JNKC's business pool. LS Electric participates as a lead enterprise in the大众소상생형 program, enabling JNKC to serve as an implementation partner for SME smart factory projects.
• 현대오토에버 (Hyundai Autoever)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerHyundai Autoever is listed as a partner in JNKC's smart factory ecosystem, participating in the大众소상생형 program as a lead enterprise supporting SME smart factory adoption.
• 기술정보진흥원 (Korea Technology and Information Promotion Institute)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerJNKC is registered as a supplier in the 기술정보진흥원 (KTIP) smart factory business pool. KTIP administers technology promotion programs supporting SME digitalization.
• 뿌리산업 (Roots Industry)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerJNKC is registered as a supplier in the 뿌리산업 (roots industry) automation advancement support program. Roots industries are foundational manufacturing sectors (casting, forging, heat treatment, surface treatment, etc.) targeted for smart factory automation with 50% government/50% company co-funding.
• 혁신AI바우처 (Innovation AI Voucher Program)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerJNKC is registered as a supplier in the Innovation AI Voucher program, enabling the company to deliver AI-integrated smart factory solutions to SMEs with government AI adoption subsidies.
• 스마트서비스지원사업 (Smart Service Support Program)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerJNKC is registered as a supplier in the Smart Service Support Program, providing ICT-based smart service solutions (WMS, CRM, RPA, BI, chatbot, etc.) to non-manufacturing SMEs with government support.
• 주식회사 쓰리웨이 (Three Way Co., Ltd.)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite privacy policy indicates that 주식회사 쓰리웨이 handles website and system management as a delegated operations provider. Three Way designed JNKC's corporate website.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AVEVA: Industrial software company with AVEVA MES (formerly Wonderware) and AVEVA PI System serving process and discrete manufacturers. Comparable as a broad MES platform with industrial AI capabilities targeting the same manufacturing customer base.
• Siemens: Global industrial software and automation giant offering Opcenter Execution (MES) and MindSphere industrial IoT platform serving manufacturers worldwide. Comparable as a comprehensive MES/automation suite, though Siemens targets large enterprises rather than the SME niche JNKC serves.
• Samsung SDS: Korean IT services arm of Samsung Group offering Nexplant Manufacturing Execution System and related smart factory solutions. Comparable as a large Korean MES vendor with broader portfolio; Samsung SDS's scale and Samsung Electronics' large-enterprise smart factory programs (in which JNKC participates as a sub-supplier) make it both an ecosystem participant and a competitor.
• LG CNS: Major Korean IT services company with smart factory and manufacturing IT practices serving Korean enterprises. Comparable as a Korean-headquartered broad IT services and MES-adjacent solutions provider competing for the same smart factory deployment opportunities.
• PTC: Provider of ThingWorx IoT platform and manufacturing software solutions including MES and quality management. Comparable as an AI-integrated manufacturing software platform, though PTC's positioning skews to larger manufacturers than JNKC's SME focus.
• Rockwell Automation: Industrial automation leader offering FactoryTalk MES, FactoryTalk Analytics, and integrated PLC/SCADA solutions. Comparable as a broad automation-to-MES stack; Rockwell's Logix-based PLC platform is the kind of equipment JNKC integrates with, making it both a partner-class and competitor-class peer.
• SAP: Enterprise software leader with SAP Manufacturing Execution (SAP ME) and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud. Comparable as an ERP-integrated MES provider serving manufacturing enterprises; SAP's broader ERP dominance (including Douzone Amaranth10 partnership overlap) positions it as an adjacent competitor to JNKC's integrated MES-ERP offerings.

Others

• DOUZONE BIZON: Leading Korean ERP software company (Amaranth10) and JNKC's certified integration partner. Comparable as an adjacent software vendor serving Korean manufacturers; while DOUZONE primarily competes in ERP rather than MES, its manufacturing customer base and ERP-MES integration footprint make it a relevant adjacent player.
• Hyundai Autoever: IT services subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group providing smart factory and MES solutions to Hyundai's supplier network via government co-funded programs. Comparable as a Korean industrial IT services provider serving manufacturers; Hyundai Autoever's role as a lead enterprise in the Large-Small Co-prosperity program places it both in partnership and competition with JNKC for SME digitalization projects.
• LS Electric: Korean industrial automation and smart factory solutions provider, registered as a partner enterprise in JNKC's pool. Comparable as an automation-to-software vendor serving Korean manufacturers; LS Electric's participation in government Large-Small Co-prosperity programs creates both partnership and competitive dynamics with JNKC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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