--- title: "Packaging Manufacturing Accounting Software | BUSY" description: "Manage rolls, sheets, films and boards by GSM and thickness, plan material from BOMs, track setup scrap, job costs and GST billing with BUSY." canonical: "https://busy.in/accounting-software/manufacturing/packaging/" --- # Packaging Manufacturing Accounting Software for Custom Jobs, Materials and Costing BUSY packaging manufacturing accounting software helps converters and box makers manage rolls, sheets, films, boards and inks by size and specification, plan material through BOMs, track production jobs, record setup scrap, check job costs and manage GST billing for customised orders. Trusted by 6,00,000+ Businesses ## Are You Quoting the Job or Guessing the Cost? Track actual material used, scrap and processing costs before the next quotation goes out. Actual Consumption Scrap & Wastage Job Costing ## Built for Every Type of Packaging Manufacturing Unit ### Flexible Packaging and Converting Units For units producing pouches, wrappers, laminates and printed film from BOPP, PET, polyester and metallized rolls. Track film by reel, micron and width, record printing and lamination sent outside, and account for setup scrap on every short run. ### Corrugated and Board Packaging Units For units making cartons, boxes, sheets and partitions from kraft paper, duplex board and corrugated sheets. Track board by GSM, BF and deckle size, plan material for each box specification, and record trim wastage against the production job. ### Custom Packaging and Printing Units For short-run jobs where design, dimension, material and quantity change with every customer order. Hold specifications against each customer, plan material per job, and keep customized orders separate from ready stock. ## What Makes BUSY Right for Packaging Manufacturing Units BUSY keeps material specifications, BOMs, production jobs, wastage, job work and costing together, helping you track what each job requires and what it actually consumes. ### Material by Specification Wrong material specifications can stop a job. BUSY tracks rolls, films, sheets and boards by GSM, micron, thickness, width, length and BF. ### BOM & Material Planning Material shortages can delay production. BUSY uses BOMs to calculate the film, board, ink, adhesive, and other materials required for each order. ### Customer Specifications Changing specifications can cause production errors. BUSY keeps customer-wise item specifications and quotations together, helping teams work from the correct job details. ### Make-to-Order Production Custom orders can get mixed with ready stock. BUSY links production with customer orders to keep made-to-order jobs identified separately. ### Job Work Tracking Material sent outside can become difficult to trace. BUSY tracks material issued, received, pending quantities and processing charges for each outside processor. ### Scrap & Wastage Setup scrap can increase job costs. BUSY records setup scrap, running wastage, damaged material and rework against production for better cost control. ### WIP & Lot Tracking Partly processed stock can become difficult to locate. BUSY tracks material, WIP and finished goods by lot across production locations and godowns. ### Job Costing & GST Changing material costs can reduce margins. BUSY combines material, scrap and processing costs with GST billing, e-way bills and party-wise outstanding. ## Why Packaging Manufacturers Need More Than Basic Accounting Software | Parameter | BUSY for Packaging Manufacturing | Other Accounting Software | | --- | --- | --- | | Material Specifications | GSM, micron, thickness and size tracking | Basic material tracking | | BOM & Planning | BOM-based material planning | Basic production planning | | Make-to-Order Jobs | Production linked with customer orders | Basic production tracking | | Job Work | Issued, received and pending tracking | Basic job work tracking | | Scrap & Costing | Scrap, wastage and job costing | Manual costing | | GST & E-Way Bills | GST, e-invoice and e-way bill in one system | Standard GST compliance | Material Specifications BUSY: GSM, micron, thickness and size tracking Other: Basic material tracking BOM & Planning BUSY: BOM-based material planning Other: Basic production planning Make-to-Order Jobs BUSY: Production linked with customer orders Other: Basic production tracking Job Work BUSY: Issued, received and pending tracking Other: Basic job work tracking Scrap & Costing BUSY: Scrap, wastage and job costing Other: Manual costing GST & E-Way Bills BUSY: GST, e-invoice and e-way bill in one system Other: Standard GST compliance ## Don't Let the Wrong Material Stop Production Check the exact GSM, micron, size and material required before the job reaches the machine. Material Specifications BOM Planning Stock Availability ## How Your Production Day Looks with BUSY Step 1 ### Check the Job Specification Open the customer's order to confirm size, material, GSM or micron, printing requirement and quantity before releasing anything to the floor. Working from the recorded specification helps avoid using details from an older order. Step 2 ### Plan the Material Enter the order quantity, and BUSY reads the BOM to determine the required film, board, ink, adhesive, and core. Shortages against stock in each godown show up before production starts. Step 3 ### Release the Job and Issue Material Record material issued against the production job and material sent on challan for printing, lamination or die-cutting. Stock moves from the store into production or against the outside processor. Step 4 ### Check What Is Still Running Check work-in-progress, quantity still with each processor and how much of every customer order is complete. This helps you check job status without depending on separate records. Step 5 ### Cost the Job Before Dispatch Review material actually consumed against the BOM, setup scrap, running wastage and rework before closing the job. Confirm the cost, then create the GST invoice and e-way bill for dispatch. ## From a 25,000-Pouch Order to a Corrected Quotation: How BUSY Helps Shreeji Packaging, Mumbai Ankit runs a flexible packaging unit in Mumbai, converting printed and laminated film into pouches for food and FMCG customers. Without BUSY An order came in for 25,000 customised pouches with a specific size, 50 micron film and three-colour printing. The quotation was built on estimated film consumption from a similar job. Specifications sat in an email thread, the material estimate sat in a worksheet, and setup scrap was noticed only when the reel ran short and a second one had to be opened. The job shipped, the customer paid the quoted rate, and nobody could say afterwards whether it had made money or not. With BUSY Ankit now plans film, ink and adhesive from the BOM for the exact order quantity and records setup scrap separately from running wastage against each job. On reviewing three months of short-run jobs, he found setup scrap on runs under 15,000 pieces was consuming well above what the standard estimate allowed. Quotations for short runs now carry a separate setup allowance, and the margin on small orders has stopped disappearing between the quote and dispatch. ## BUSY Reports for Packaging Manufacturing Units Material available in the right specification, scrap on short runs, quantities pending with outside processors, and job costs are important for managing packaging production. ### Material Stock Report Check rolls, sheets, films, boards, inks and adhesives by item, GSM, micron, width and godown. ### Production Planning Report Enter the order quantity and see material required against available stock, with shortages listed before the job is released. ### Planned vs Actual Consumption Report Compare material actually consumed against the BOM standard to identify where usage is running above estimate. ### Setup Scrap, Wastage and Rework Report Review setup scrap separately from running wastage, damaged material and rework, job-wise. ### Work-in-Progress Report See printed, laminated and cut stock still under production and not yet in finished goods. ### Job-Work Pending Report Check what was issued to each outside processor, what has come back and what is still pending, with charges. ### Job Cost and Profitability Report See material, scrap, processing charges and overhead built into cost and margin for every job. ### Outstanding and Collection Report Track party-wise pending payments, overdue bills and credit days used by each customer. ## What Packaging Manufacturers Say About BUSY ## Frequently asked questions ### What is packaging manufacturing accounting software? Packaging manufacturing accounting software helps packaging units manage production, inventory, customer orders, purchases, billing and accounts together instead of maintaining separate records for factory and accounting work. ### Which types of packaging manufacturers can use BUSY? BUSY can be used by flexible packaging units, corrugated box manufacturers, pouch makers, printing and converting units, board packaging manufacturers and custom packaging businesses. ### Is BUSY suitable for small packaging manufacturing units? Yes. BUSY is suitable for small and growing packaging manufacturers that need production, inventory, GST billing and accounting without moving to a complex ERP system. ### Can BUSY manage quotations and customer orders for custom packaging jobs? Yes. You can create quotations, maintain sales orders, track pending orders and convert supported orders into invoices, helping manage customer-specific packaging jobs from order to dispatch. ### Can multiple employees work in BUSY with different access rights? Yes. BUSY supports multi-user working and configurable user rights, so accounts, stores, production and management teams can be given access based on their responsibilities. ### Can I check my packaging business from my mobile? Yes. BUSY Mobile App provides access to supported information such as stock, orders, invoices, outstanding balances, approvals and business reports while you are away. ### Can BUSY manage multiple packaging units, godowns or branches? Yes. BUSY supports multiple godowns and can also manage multiple companies and branches depending on the edition and business setup selected. ### Can I move my existing accounting data to BUSY? Yes. BUSY provides migration utilities for supported existing data. Businesses moving from Tally can use Tally2BUSY to transfer supported masters and transactions.