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How to Overcome Order-to-Delivery Delays in Corrugated Box Manufacturing

Bulk Orders, Multiple Flutes, and Delivery Challenges: Here’s How to Stay Ahead with CorrEx.

The Reality: Why Delays Are More Expensive Than You Think

In today’s fast-moving corrugation industry, time isn’t just money—it’s your reputation.
Every hour of delay between order confirmation and delivery impacts production flow, customer trust, and your bottom line.

If you’re still juggling manual scheduling, disconnected teams, or spreadsheets, you already know how tough it is to stay on track when multiple flute types, GSMs, and board sizes pile up.

But what’s behind these order-to-delivery delays—and more importantly, how can manufacturers overcome them?

What Causes Delays in Corrugated Box Manufacturing?

Most corrugation units—whether semi-automated or advanced—struggle with a few common bottlenecks:

Manual planning and job scheduling: Production priorities are often managed through spreadsheets or gut instinct.
No real-time visibility: Teams operate in silos, leading to communication gaps between sales, production, and dispatch.
Frequent changeovers: Multiple flute types, GSM variations, and last-minute order adjustments disrupt workflow.
Unplanned downtime: Machine stoppages and maintenance delays derail even the best schedules.
Inaccurate material forecasting: Overstocking one item while running short on another is all too common.

These issues create a domino effect—where even small inefficiencies turn into major delivery delays.

Why Do These Problems Persist?

Because many manufacturers are still relying on manual methods that simply can’t keep up with today’s pace of business.
Without automation or integrated planning, you’re forced to firefight—reacting to problems instead of preventing them.

The lack of real-time data means management teams don’t have a single source of truth for:

✔ Order status
✔ Raw material availability
✔ Machine capacity
✔ Dispatch timelines

Who Faces These Challenges the Most?

Sheet plants managing multiple small customer orders with varied specifications.
Box converters handling complex product mixes with tight deadlines.
Integrated corrugation units that need coordination between multiple departments or plants.

In short—if you’re in the corrugated packaging industry, you’re likely facing these challenges daily.

Where Does ERP Fit In?

This is where SB Infotech’s CorrEx, a purpose-built ERP for the corrugated packaging industry, steps in.
Built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, CorrEx unifies sales, production, inventory, and dispatch operations in one platform.
It eliminates manual silos, providing complete visibility and control—from quotation to delivery.
Here’s what CorrEx does differently:
- Automates production scheduling to balance workloads efficiently.
- Tracks job status in real-time to identify and resolve bottlenecks.
- Integrates order and dispatch data so nothing slips through the cracks.
- Optimizes raw material planning to ensure on-time production.
- Generates accurate reports on delivery performance and cost control.

When Should You Implement CorrEx?

If your business is scaling—or even if you’re struggling to maintain consistency with existing operations—the right time is now.
Because the longer you delay, the more money you lose through:
- Production slowdowns
- Overtime costs
- Missed delivery windows
- Customer penalties
With CorrEx ERP, you gain predictability, performance, and profitability—all in one connected ecosystem.

How Does CorrEx Drive Measurable Results?

Here’s what corrugated manufacturers have achieved using CorrEx ERP:
- 30–40% reduction in delivery delays
- Real-time visibility across departments
- Higher on-time delivery rate (OTD)
- Smarter material planning that reduces waste and idle time
It’s not just automation—it’s transformation.

The SB Infotech Advantage

At SB Infotech, we don’t offer generic ERP systems.
We offer corrugated packaging software tailored for your industry—whether you run manual, semi-automated, or advanced operations.

Our solution adapts to your needs, connects your processes, and gives you the clarity to deliver faster, smarter, and better.

Key Takeaways

Manual scheduling causes unplanned downtime and delivery delays.
CorrEx ERP synchronizes production and dispatch in real time.
Businesses using CorrEx report faster deliveries and improved customer satisfaction.

Take the First Step Toward Timely Deliveries

Don’t let inefficiencies delay your growth.
👉 Book a Free Demo with SB Infotech and see how CorrEx ERP can transform your order-to-delivery cycle.

FAQs

Q1. Why do order-to-delivery delays occur so frequently in corrugation plants?
Because most plants still rely on manual planning and lack real-time synchronization between departments like sales, production, and dispatch.

Q2. How can CorrEx ERP help manage multiple flute types and board sizes efficiently?
CorrEx automates production scheduling, optimizing deckle width, flute combinations, and order sequencing for faster turnaround.

Q3. Does CorrEx integrate with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
Yes, CorrEx is built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, offering seamless ERP integration for corrugated packaging businesses.

Q4. Can small and mid-sized corrugation plants use CorrEx ERP?
Absolutely. CorrEx scales with your operations—whether you’re a manual, semi-automated, or fully automated plant.

Q5. How does CorrEx improve delivery performance?
By automating scheduling, tracking production in real time, and integrating dispatch workflows, CorrEx ensures consistent, on-time delivery every time.