A closer look into how Printing and Packaging companies can boost efficiency, increase productivity and make their processes error free by adopting ERP solutions.
When we come across queries like, How important an ERP is in a typical Printing/ Packaging setup or What difference can it bring for businesses going for an ERP for the first time, we often lack the required awareness regarding the true capabilities of an ERP system which is developed by people who had already worked in the industry for over 20 years. Let’s see:
Mannat ERP is an Ahmedabad based company equipping printing and packaging companies with efficient and customised ERP solutions to manage the various processes and day to day affairs in a variety of operations and environment. Mr.Bhuvnesh Joshi is the Director, CMO & CTO, Mr.Mahesh Desai is the Technical Head – IT and Jitendra Rathore is the HOD-Customer Support & Implementation at Mannat ERP. Mannat Print Management Solution or MPMS is the brainchild of likeminded print technocrats who joint hands to put their vast experience of over 20 years behind the development of this Estimation, Costing and PPC solution in 2014. Today over 100 MPMS solutions are efficiently managing affairs at leading printing and packaging companies pan India and there are overseas installations including 4 in Africa. From the first beta version that came out in 2015, Mannat ERP has come a long way to help hundreds of printing organizations with efficient management.
The indigenously developed MPMS gives a competitive advantage over other available solutions by way of customisation as well as prompt service. It takes a maximum of 3 weeks’ time to introduce a Mannat ERP in any traditionally operating printing and packaging business, according to Bhuvnesh Joshi.
MPMS brings both front-end and back-end improvements in a printing and packaging business
ERP plays a landmark role in transforming a typical Printing and Packaging production setup, even if the installing company is going for if for the first time. “It (ERP) is very important especially in printing businesses because printing industry is a service industry and ERP altogether changes the way they monitor their Capital & Operations and consequently bring efficiency therein,” asserts Bhuvnesh.
MPMS is a web-based solution – using PHP for front-end, My SQL for the backend – to dramatically improve front- and back-end operations and management, from sales enquiry to process profit & loss of each and every order. The solution comes specially customised for commercial printers, folding cartons manufacturers as well as flexible printing products manufacturers and digital printers. There is almost negligible training time with no specialised skill or qualification required at user end to manage the affairs. “The training time is as less as 3 days in a department and it doesn’t require any highly skilled staff – they should just be aware of what they are doing, and of course, basic computer friendliness,” assures Bhuvnesh. For everything else dedicated technical and consultancy support is provided by Mannat ERP round the clock. “We provide end to end solution to our customers – from enquiry generation to technical consultancy, customisation, installation, training and other things like financial management,” informs Bhuvnesh. With soon to add middle-east region to their markets, Mannat ERP is already serving over a hundred customers in the Indian and overseas markets.
Once implemented, the MPMS brings both front-end and back-end improvements in a printing and packaging business viz., front-end improvement on sales part – helping to analyse all business aspects like, industry, client, sales person, discount etc; and back-end improvement includes those in production as well as quality. Users not only reduce process wastage but also RM wastage. In addition, they eliminate access inventory (non-moving stock).
The Mannat MPMS is developed on web-based technology which, according to Bhuvnesh, has many advantage, in terms of aspects like easy to use; control and management from anywhere; independent of any operating system requirement; data security (more secured compared to local hosting); and many other areas.
There are many prestigious clients who have successfully implemented MPMS and reaped associated benefits. One such customer is Nimbus Packaging from Vapi and has gone for 5 licenses in their business family. Starting print business in 2016 with packaging, their 5 companies – Nimbus Packaging LLP, Polygon Packaging LLP, Leo Flexipack, Haritech Paper Coat and Hexacell Pvt Ltd (Honey comb) are today manufacturing all kind of packaging products like, Mono carton, leaflets, corrugation boxes, labels, shrink sleeves, laminated rolls & pouches and honeycomb boards.
Covering all verticals of Printing & Packaging Industry
Mannat MPMS is a future ready solution encompassing varied verticals within the Printing & Packaging Industry. “We cover all verticals of Printing & Packaging Industry with our ERP – be it commercial printing, folding cartons (mono, leaflets, corrugation, liner, sheet-fed labels), rigid boxes, flexible packaging products (labels, shrink sleeves, wrap around, aluminium foils, laminate rolls and pouches, woven sack bags), film and paper manufacturing, ink, adhesive as well as machine manufacturing. Additionally, we have develop ERP for trading companies for industries like paper, consumables and machines etc.,” reveals Bhuvnesh.
The benefits of Mannat MPMS are numerous. To start with, the users achieve minimum communication ecosystem and save a lot of time and energy. Besides, costing in the system is possible by using two methods – estimate (based on operational costs) and manufacturing cost sheet (based on hourly costs). The system being a web-based solution, it operates without the need to install capital intensive heavy equipment in-house. It’s based on popular Android operating system and therefore communicates quite easy. The hands-on solution features extreme user friendliness; can be accessed wherever browsing is possible; and practically answers the day to day needs of various printing & packaging environments. Moreover, it enables the ERP installing company to become better equipped for customer service and satisfaction.
Mannat ERP customers benefit from time to time improvements and upgrades as their system gets regularly updated by the company for changing demands.
Various checks are available to detect errors in operations. “There are many checks for error detection. We create a product master with complete technical specification which gets approved by our technical head as well quality head. Then there is this checklist for each process during production. Additionally, our experts perform Online QC inspection on hourly basis. So, there are systems to virtually make it an error-free solution in practical conditions,” states Bhuvnesh.
The Mannat ERP system helps in planning. For operation planning, it calculates the factory occupancy in terms of each operation as well as machine. Similarly, for RM planning, it creates forecast for RM as well as safe stock level maintenance.
Diligent process and steps are followed while implementing Mannat ERP solution in a set up. “Our Implementation Officer visits customer site and it is usually a 3-days process. On 1st day, he would be creating the master for concerned department. On day 2, he would be training the staff on technical as well as operational parts for smooth and error-free functioning afterwards. 3rd day is for hands-on experience, practice and answering user queries and resolving user issues,” elaborates Bhuvnesh Joshi.
Though the uptake of ERP by Printing and Packaging establishments is quite slow, the benefits are obvious. Covering all the four verticals of printing industry viz., commercial, folding cartons (mono, fluted and liner), flexible packaging products (labels, lamitubes, laminates and shrink sleeve, etc) and rigid box as well, the Mannat MPMS generates 50 plus reports for the management for regular analysis. Lack of awareness regarding ERP capabilities among printing and packaging manufacturers is a matter of concern.
Mannat ERP system consolidates all business processes into a single, efficient solution, enhancing productivity and reducing operational costs. It offers:
- unparalleled flexibility and convenience in managing business anytime, anywhere with web-based system accessible from various external devices.
- working with ERP develops vision for system-oriented approach within the organisation which paves way for further growth and procuring other standards like certifications.
- reports generated by ERP do assist in improving working environment.
- users get appreciation in QC audits.
Transform your day-to-day working miraculously to make your company more organised and automated.
“Embrace the future with Mannat ERP and experience the transformation in your Printing-Packaging and Plastic industry operations. Don’t miss the opportunity to streamline your processes and boost your efficiency,” concludes Bhuvnesh.
