Challenges Packaging Manufacturers are facing today

Challenges Packaging Manufacturers are facing today

Packaging manufacturers work in a highly customized, margin-tight environment where managing measurement, customer-specific BOMs, quality standards, and cost tracking becomes difficult without an integrated digital system. Here some key challenges:

  • Dual & Multiple Units of Measurement (UOM)
  • Highly Customized Products & BOMs
  • Stage-Wise Quality Control Parameters
  • Production & Inventory Visibility Gaps
  • Disconnected Systems & Data Silos

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Manage complex, fragmented packaging operations with greater control and consistency, by bringing processes onto a unified platform.

Smart Product Configuration & BOMs

Smart Product Configuration & BOMs

  • Manage customer-specific BOMs for raw materials and semi-finished goods
  • Support dynamic, version-controlled BOMs for frequent design updates
  • Streamline new product introductions without disrupting production
Multi-UOM & Material Management

Multi-UOM & Material Management

  • Manage multiple UOMs (kg, meter, pcs) across procurement, production, and sales
  • Enable flexible UOM conversions at each production stage
  • Enhance material traceability and reduce reconciliation errors
Quality Control & Compliance

Quality Control & Compliance

  • Define stage-wise QC parameters and specifications
  • Automate quality checks with WIP & finished goods
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards
Costing, Margins & Financial Control

Costing, Margins & Financial Control

  • Create accurate cost sheets for every production cycle
  • Track material, labor, machine, and overhead costs in real time
  • Detect margin leakages early to improve pricing decisions

AI Use Cases for Packaging Manufacturing

AI-powered Dynamics 365 ERP, CRM, and low-code tools built on Power Platform help packaging manufacturers manage complexity, from multi-UOM tracking and quality control to cost optimization and predictive planning.

Inventory & Material Analytics

Forecast raw material usage across KG, MTR, and PCS to optimize procurement, reduce wastage, and maintain optimal stock levels.

Defect & Quality Detection

Detect printing, sealing, and labelling defects using computer vision, aligned to customer-specific QC parameters.

Production Planning

Optimize job sequencing and production plans while generating accurate, cycle-level cost sheets based on real-time inputs.

Finance & Sales Intelligence

Improve pricing, quotation accuracy, and margin forecasting by linking cost sheets, BOMs, and sales data

See How Packaging Manufacturers Are Scaling with Microsoft Dynamics 365

Connected Solutions for Manufacturing

Microsoft’s ecosystem of solutions is built to work together, connecting every function of your business. From streamlining operations to empowering employees with AI, Microsoft Cloud Solutions drives transformation across Print and Packaging functions.

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Customer Service
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Finance & Accounting
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Process Automation & IT
Supply Chain
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Tailored Services for Smarter, Connected Manufacturing

Intech helps packaging manufacturers overcome operational complexity such as multi-UOM handling, customized BOMs, quality control, and costing, with industry-focused Microsoft solutions and services.

ERP & CRM Implementation

ERP & CRM Implementation

Implement Microsoft Dynamics 365 to manage multi-UOM inventory, customer-specific BOMs, production planning, quality, sales, and finance on a unified platform.

AI-Powered Process Automation

AI-Powered Process Automation

Automate quality inspections, cost sheet generation, demand forecasting, and approvals using AI and Copilot-enabled workflows.

Data Engineering & AI-Analytics

Data Engineering & AI-Analytics

Unify shop-floor, quality, costing, and sales data to deliver real-time visibility through Power BI and Microsoft Fabric.

System Upgrade & Migration

System Upgrade & Migration

Modernize legacy ERP systems that struggle with packaging-specific requirements such as customized Bill of Material and complex costing.

 Managed Support Services

Managed Support Services

Ensure continuous operations with proactive monitoring, performance tuning, and packaging-industry-focused support.

Training & Adoption

Training & Adoption

Drive faster adoption of Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Fabric, AI and Copilot tools through hands-on training designed for front-end users.

Intech’s Unique IPs for Manufacturing

Built on the Microsoft Cloud, ready-to-deploy industry apps and ISV solutions by Intech.

Dealer Management System

Streamline distributor & dealer operations with centralized order processing, inventory tracking, and analytics.

Sales & Service for Manufacturing

Unify sales and service workflows to improve visibility, strengthen customer relationships, and boost after-sales efficiency.

Dynamics 365 ERP

Gain end-to-end control of your manufacturing operations through one integrated platform for production, finance, and supply chain.

Quality Control

Ensure consistent product quality with automated inspections, real-time defect tracking, and compliance monitoring.

Weigh Scale Integration

Automate weighbridge processes with seamless ERP integration for accurate, real-time weight capture and reporting.

Plant Maintenance

Optimize asset uptime with preventive and predictive maintenance scheduling powered by connected data insights.

Scan Inventory Solution

Achieve full inventory visibility using barcode and RFID scanning for faster, error-free stock management.

ERP Designed for Manufacturing Performance

Discover how Intech enables manufacturers to optimize quality, inventory, and supply chain operations through a unified, scalable AI-powered ERP solution.

Intech: Your Trusted Partner for Manufacturing Growth

We bring 47+ years of industry expertise and confidence in everything we do, delivering AI-powered solutions tailored to the unique needs of the manufacturing industry.

Microsoft Ecosystem Expertise

Top 5% Microsoft partner, with 5 Solution Partner Designations

AI-Powered Transformation

Systematic approach to embed AI into Manufacturing value chains

Industry Specific IP Solutions

70+ apps, extensions and ISVs for manufacturers to automate manual processes

Global Delivery Excellence

Connect systems across regions and manage subsidies globally, backed by 24×5 global availability

Managed Support Services

Maintain and upgrade systems on time through comprehensive support services

Manufacturing Expertise That Spans Across Sub-Verticals

Deep expertise across key manufacturing sub-verticals. Tailored solutions built for the unique needs of each segment.

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Build the Future of Packaging with Intech

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