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Optimizing<\/span><\/span>\u00a0supply chain processes is essential for managing a business in the midst of a changing industry. A dynamic industry dictates that companies must re-evaluate their processes with a focus on operational efficiencies and strategic use of technology.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This is where it is imperative for enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to step in.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The packing industry in particular is\u00a0<\/span><\/span>characterized<\/span><\/span>\u00a0by constantly changing market conditions, technological advancements, relentless competitive pressure, seasonal and regional variations as well as fluctuating costs for both raw materials and business operations.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Evolving pressure<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Packaging<\/a> manufacturers in particular face challenges such as creating packaging for perishable goods going to regions around the world with varying climatic conditions and regulatory standards.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Add to that the pressure of protecting the environment both in the manufacturing of products and the recycling thereof, and you can start to get a glimpse of the multifaceted nature of this sector.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Businesses in the packaging industry are under immense pressure to stay at the top of their game. They need to have a firm grip on every single process in their operation while remaining flexible enough to shift their strategy and outputs at any given time.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Software catalyst<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

ERP is a valuable asset for companies that need a highly detailed and dynamic business process modelling instrument. It can assist them in fully understanding every aspect of their business \u2013 giving the necessary perspective required to know where there is room for change and improvement.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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It is essential for companies in the packaging industry to choose a software solution that has the ability to both support and\u00a0<\/span><\/span>catalyze<\/span><\/span>\u00a0their evolution.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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SYSPRO has more than a decade of experience in providing comprehensive, custom ERP solutions to companies across multiple verticals, including the packaging industry<\/span><\/span>\u00a0–\u00a0<\/span><\/span>o<\/span><\/span>ffering full traceability of materials throughout the supply chain<\/span><\/span>,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0from purchase and inspection right through to manufacturing, stocking, sales and delivery<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Packaging proof<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Customers around the globe have used the SYSPRO solution to fine-tune their packaging operations. For example, manufacturer of steel and plastic strapping in the USA,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Samuel Strapping Systems<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>, successfully reduced its inventories by $2 million while still meeting customer demand.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Illustrating the impact of ERP implementation on a business, S<\/span><\/span>amuel\u00a0<\/span><\/span>S<\/span><\/span>trapping<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>implemented\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0Ma<\/span><\/span>terial\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0R<\/span><\/span>equirements<\/span><\/span>\u00a0Planning (MRP)<\/span><\/span>\u00a0using SYSPRO\u2019s Requirements Planning software<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>[<\/span><\/span>http:\/\/www.syspro.com\/product\/requirements-planning<\/span><\/span>]<\/span><\/span>\u00a0in one of its two plastic plants and did a comparison of the operational efficiencies of both plants. The plant using\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Requirements Planning<\/span><\/span>\u00a0was better able to maintain inventory levels and meet customer demands despite fluctuations.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In another example, packaging company,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Bags and Boxes II<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0(BBII), has seen a significant jump in productivity after implementing SYSPRO across its operations. The company has been through three system upgrades and has recorded a marked improvement in productivity after each subsequent upgrade. It<\/span><\/span>s sales order turnaround time has been halved and average inventory is\u00a0<\/span><\/span>significantly\u00a0<\/span><\/span>lower than before \u2013 primarily due to the ease of purchasing through the system.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0<\/span><\/span>What these examples illustrate is clear \u2013 choosing an ERP solution that fully understands the unique demands and fluctuations of the industry can help packaging companies position themselves at the forefront of innovation and productivity.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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