Integration is the Name of the Game

The recent surge in raw materials cost, and in some cases, supply availability, has also put renewed emphasis on estimating and material planning. Says Stan Usry, packaging product manager for Tectura Corp.: “With global competition and major fluctuations in raw material costs and availability, package printers are asking for a fully integrated business management system like never before. ... They want to be able to quickly confirm raw material delivery dates and quickly adjust their production schedules to accommodate changes. We are also seeing more supply-chain automation than ever before with both customers and vendors.”