SB Infotech ERP manages the entire manufacturing cycle through a structured process. Every department receives real-time information, reducing communication gaps and improving operational efficiency.
Step 1: Customer Order Entry
The ERP journey begins when the sales team receives a customer inquiry or purchase order.
The system records important information such as:
- Customer details
- Box dimensions
- Paper specifications
- Printing requirements
- Quantity
- Delivery date
- Special instructions
- Pricing
Instead of entering data multiple times, all departments can instantly access the same order information.
This improves accuracy and eliminates duplicate work.
Automatic Production Planning
Once the order is confirmed, the ERP automatically creates a production plan.
The software analyzes:
- Machine availability
- Production capacity
- Current workloads
- Delivery commitments
- Material availability
Production managers receive a clear schedule that helps maximize machine utilization while reducing idle time.
This automated planning significantly improves manufacturing efficiency.
Raw Material Management
Paper is the largest cost component in corrugated box manufacturing.
The ERP continuously monitors:
- Kraft paper inventory
- GSM-wise stock
- Reel availability
- Supplier information
- Purchase history
- Minimum stock levels
If inventory falls below predefined limits, the software automatically generates purchase requirements.
This prevents production interruptions and avoids emergency purchasing.
Bill of Materials Generation
Every corrugated box has unique specifications.
The ERP automatically creates the Bill of Materials based on:
- Paper layers
- Flute type
- GSM
- Sheet size
- Printing requirements
- Adhesive consumption
This ensures production teams receive precise material requirements for every order.
Accurate BOM generation minimizes material wastage and improves costing accuracy.
Smart Production Scheduling
Manufacturing involves several processes, including:
- Corrugation
- Sheet Cutting
- Printing
- Slotting
- Stitching
- Pasting
- Bundling
- Quality Inspection
The ERP assigns work orders to each department in sequence.
Production supervisors can monitor job progress in real time without relying on manual reports.
This enables better coordination between departments.
Real-Time Shop Floor Monitoring
One of the biggest advantages of corrugated packaging software is live production tracking.
Managers can monitor:
- Machine status
- Production quantity
- Downtime
- Operator performance
- Rejected sheets
- Material consumption
- Pending jobs
Real-time dashboards help identify bottlenecks before they affect delivery schedules.
This improves overall factory productivity.
Quality Control Management
Maintaining consistent product quality is essential for customer satisfaction.
SB Infotech ERP allows manufacturers to perform quality inspections during every production stage.
Quality parameters include:
- Box dimensions
- Compression strength
- Printing quality
- Sheet accuracy
- Moisture levels
- Adhesive quality
Inspection reports are stored digitally, making audits much easier.
Early defect detection reduces customer complaints and product returns.
Inventory Tracking
Finished goods are automatically added to inventory once production is complete.
Warehouse teams can instantly view:
- Available stock
- Reserved orders
- Dispatch-ready inventory
- Warehouse location
- Batch information
The ERP prevents stock mismatches and provides complete inventory visibility.
Dispatch Planning
The dispatch department receives automatic notifications when production is completed.
The ERP prepares:
- Delivery challans
- Packing lists
- Invoice details
- Transport information
- Customer documentation
Dispatch managers can schedule deliveries based on customer priorities and transport availability.
This ensures faster and more organized shipment planning.
Final Delivery and Customer Updates
After dispatch, the ERP records shipment information.
Customers receive timely updates regarding:
- Dispatch confirmation
- Vehicle details
- Invoice information
- Expected delivery date
Sales teams can also track delivery status from the ERP dashboard.
This improves customer communication and enhances overall service quality.
Finance and Billing Integration
Unlike standalone production software, SB Infotech ERP integrates accounting with manufacturing operations.
The finance department can easily manage:
- Sales invoices
- Purchase invoices
- GST
- Outstanding payments
- Customer ledgers
- Vendor payments
- Profit analysis
Because all departments work on the same system, financial reporting becomes faster and more accurate.
Reports and Business Analytics
Business decisions become easier when accurate information is available.
SB Infotech ERP generates detailed reports including:
- Production efficiency
- Machine utilization
- Daily output
- Order status
- Sales performance
- Inventory valuation
- Raw material consumption
- Cost analysis
- Profitability reports
These reports help management make informed business decisions.