Corrugated Packaging
Corrugated Packaging: production orders and BOM, stock and warehouse, quality and reporting.
Challenges
- Flute type and board composition are missing from the item card, so strength complaints never reach a root cause.
- The cutting die belongs to the customer, yet its location is not tracked.
- Converting between square metres and pieces is manual, so pricing stays inconsistent.
- Trim waste and set-up waste are not measured, so small orders lose money.
Workflows
From board to box
- The corrugated board is defined by flute type and paper composition.
- The production order opens with box dimensions and print details.
- The cutting die is linked to the order and pulled from its storage location.
From waste to shipment
- Set-up waste and trim are recorded separately; the trim goes to recycling.
- Finished goods are stocked in both square metres and pieces.
- The delivery note is issued with pallet details at shipment.
Documents
- Board specification card (flute type)
- Cutting die record card
- Production order (box size/print)
- Delivery note (pallet)
Reports
- Production by flute type
- Die location and usage history
- Set-up waste and trim rate
- Profitability by order
Metrics
- Cost per square metre
- Set-up waste rate
- Trim recovery rate
- Margin by order
Compliance
- Food-contact packaging regulations
- Packaging waste declaration and recovery obligation
- FSC/PEFC chain-of-custody certification (when requested)
Glossary
- Flute type
- The item card field that defines board strength
- Cutting die
- A tooling record owned by the customer whose location is tracked
- Trim waste
- A separate waste item routed to recycling
- Square metre–piece
- The dual-unit definition on the item card
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I keep the flute type on the item card?
Yes — flute type and paper composition are on record, and strength complaints are investigated with that data.
Can I track customer-owned cutting dies?
Yes — each die is recorded on its own card, showing shelf location and usage history.
Can I convert between square metres and pieces?
Yes — the dual-unit definition keeps both pricing and stock consistent.
Can I send the trim to recycling?
Yes — trim is a separate waste item and is booked as a recycling issue.
Can I see the profit on a small order?
Yes — set-up waste and die preparation are charged to the order, so the margin is realistic.