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.
Are You Quoting the Job or Guessing the Cost?
Track actual material used, scrap and processing costs before the next quotation goes out.
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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
BOM & Planning
Make-to-Order Jobs
Job Work
Scrap & Costing
GST & E-Way Bills
Don't Let the Wrong Material Stop Production
Check the exact GSM, micron, size and material required before the job reaches the machine.
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
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.