For an R&D lab specializing in data engineering and deterministic inference, changing project management software is a critical decision. Based in Marseille (France) and part of the Mokuteki Group, KOUSHIN (led by Anthony Tinson) manages complex data architecture, BI, and fundamental scientific research initiatives (including CIFRE PhD research with LIS and AMSE laboratories). Having supported global industry leaders such as Airbus Helicopters, Schneider Electric, Ceva Logistics, and Free Pro, the team maintains dense technical backlogs. Their Jira Cloud workspace contained approximately 300 issue tickets enriched with database schemas, log exports, and inference specifications. Performing this transfer manually would have locked up engineering resources for nearly a week and cost thousands of euros. Thanks to Manifst's built-in Jira connector, the entire project migrated in under 10 minutes.
The Context: KOUSHIN, Operational Excellence & Data R&D in Marseille
KOUSHIN brings over a decade of Business Intelligence (BI) and enterprise ERP data modeling expertise. Alongside major architecture consulting engagements (Marfret, Pellenc, Ceva Logistics), the firm invests heavily in fundamental research focused on structural inference and "Iron Rules" to deliver absolute data certainty. To explore the group's ecosystem, visit the official site of KOUSHIN Labs (koushin.fr).
In high-stakes R&D environments like this, every ticket (Epic, User Story, Task, Bug) holds valuable intellectual property:
- Advanced technical specifications: ER diagrams, architecture blueprints, and complex test logs attached directly to tickets.
- Granular structure: Functional dependency labels, sub-tasks, and priority levels.
- Estimation history: Story points, acceptance criteria, and team discussion threads.
The Migration Challenge: Transition from Jira Cloud to Manifst without risking the loss of technical attachment files, breaking issue traceability, or assigning data engineers to days of manual data entry.
Financial Assessment: The Manual Migration Cost Trap (€600 Daily Rate · 8h/day)
Prior to activating the automated connector, KOUSHIN evaluated the time and direct financial expense of manual ticket-by-ticket migration across their 300 items, based on an 8-hour workday and a senior daily rate of €600 / day (€75 / hour):
| Manual Action Required | Time / Ticket | Total Time (300 tks) | Est. Cost (€600 Rate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recreating ticket (title, description, type, priority) | 2 min | 10h (1.25 days) | €750.00 |
| Downloading and re-uploading attachment files (schemas, logs) | 3 min | 15h (1.88 days) | €1,125.00 |
| Re-linking labels, sub-tasks, and parent Epics | 1.5 min | 7.5h (0.94 days) | €562.50 |
| Quality check and verification | 1 min | 5h (0.63 days) | €375.00 |
| Total Estimated Effort | 7.5 min / tck | 37.5h (4.7 days) | €2,812.50 |
Financial Impact: At a daily rate of €600 / day (based on an 8-hour workday, i.e., €75 / hour), spending 37.5 engineering hours on manual copy-pasting burns €2,812.50 in zero-value administrative overhead — without factoring in the opportunity cost of delayed R&D and client deliverables.
The Solution: Manifst Native Automated Jira Cloud Connector
Jira Cloud Connector
Automated backlog synchronizationFigure 1: Jira Cloud connector configuration component in Manifst (credentials blurred for confidentiality).
Included starting from the Manifst Team plan, the Jira Cloud connector provides direct synchronization via official Atlassian APIs in 3 simple steps:
- API Authentication: Connect using the Jira Cloud instance URL, admin email, and an Atlassian API token.
- Automatic Field Mapping: Rebuild project hierarchy instantly:
- Jira Epics map directly to Manifst Epics.
- User Stories, Tasks, and Bugs map to Manifst Tickets while preserving original workflow statuses.
- Story Points and effort estimates are imported automatically.
- Synchronous Import of Attachments & Metadata: Automated transfer of attached media files, comments, and labels.
Results: Under 10 Minutes and €2,812.50 Saved
Running the connector on KOUSHIN's project delivered immediate results:
- Total Execution Time: Under 10 minutes to import all 300+ tickets and attachment files (delivering a **98%+ time savings**).
- Direct Financial Savings: **€2,812.50 in engineering capacity preserved** (37.5 hours at €75/h) and redirected immediately to high-value development.
- Zero Data Loss: 100% of attached media files (schemas, R&D docs), descriptions, and labels correctly re-assigned.
- Business Continuity: The team kicked off their next sprint in Manifst on the very same day with a fully structured backlog.
- Immediate Value: Instant adoption of real-time Planning Poker and EVM financial tracking across R&D projects.
Anthony Tinson Testimonial
"We migrated our entire backlog from Jira to Manifst in under 10 minutes using their built-in connector, completely autonomously."
— Anthony Tinson, Founder of Seikai & KOUSHIN, Data Engineering Expert & Solutions Architect
Why Engineering Teams Choose Manifst
For an R&D laboratory like KOUSHIN, switching to Manifst offers clarity and efficiency:
- Streamlined UX: Fast load times, clean interfaces, and zero complex setup overhead.
- Native Agile Tooling: Real-time Planning Poker, retrospectives, sprint reviews, and time tracking included without extra app subscriptions.
- Integrated Financial Tracking: Effort estimates and logged time automatically calculate EVM metrics (Earned Value, CPI, SPI, actual cost).
To learn more about how Manifst compares to Atlassian Jira, visit our Jira Alternative comparison page.