By Melissa Donovan
Taking advantage of information generated from data analytics and reporting software solutions can help grow a business and maintain an efficient production floor. Corrugated printers and box plants with digital printing technologies can efficiently run their business with the help of automated software solutions that include data and reporting features.
The October issue of Industrial Print magazine includes more information on the advantages of data and reporting features. Here we share some software companies that offer such solutions as part of their wider workflow software offerings.
Advantive’s ERP and manufacturing software solutions offer users the ability to make smart decisions based on real-time data visibility and insights across global supply chains. For corrugated packaging, they maximize corrugator productivity and efficiency by reducing costs, inventory, and waste; and box plants increase throughput and on-time delivery by reducing side trim, downtime, and waste. A core feature is access to accurate, real-time production floor data across the entire print operation. Advantive’s packaging solutions provide the functionality to eliminate time-consuming, error-prone manual data consolidation and view detailed financial information and precise production data anywhere. Supervisors and managers can monitor machine progress, performance, waste, and downtime remotely from any office location, or anywhere worldwide with secure internet access.
Amtech Software’s EnCore ERP is focused on the corrugated and folding carton packaging manufacturer. The software solution is full of features and extensions, one being Visual Analytics, which is a management-focused solution that collects then serves valuable business intelligence from Amtech’s entire family of solutions in real time, allowing users to make decisions improving business performance and success. An aggregation tool that sorts through multiple layers of data, Visual Analytics delivers to preconfigured and custom dashboards, eliminating the need for multiple systems to produce reports from stale, out-of-date data. Leverage information that is easy to understand and up to the moment provided through intuitive views.
Arden Software’s WEBcnx is a workflow solution designed specifically for the packaging industry that drives speeds, efficiency, and accuracy. Not only does it manage individual and teams’ to-do lists with an intuitive dashboard, it also provides analytics of business patterns and departmental performance, enabling critical decision making and complete transparency to management through a graphical, real-time reports engine.
Clarico Systems offers quote estimating for corrugated cardboard boxes via a standalone cost estimating software that integrates with third-party ERP, CRM, MIS, or workflow solutions. Clarico also offers a CRM that helps manufacturers build stronger, more personalized relationships with customers and ultimately improve customer satisfaction and loyalty. With its advanced CRM capabilities, Clarico is a complete solution for print and packaging manufacturers looking to streamline their operations and stay ahead of the competition.
At eProductivity Software (ePS), corrugated software solutions span ERP, MES, and process control. While RIP or print engines are not offered directly, ePS plays a critical role in ensuring the entire production workflow—from order entry to shipping—runs efficiently. Its MES solution offers detailed reporting dashboards that track job progress, machine performance, material consumption, waste levels, and operator efficiency. ePS provides closed-loop process control systems that monitor and automatically adjust production parameters in real time, ensuring consistency from board production through to converting. These tools empower converters with the data they need to reduce costs, improve uptime, and deliver quality output at speed and scale.
Whether you’re a small shop testing short-run boxes or a large plant running multiple printers, Onyx Graphics, Inc. provides tools to print better, reduce waste, and make smarter business decisions—with the flexibility to grow as you grow. ONYX Thrive is ONYX’s advanced print software platform, and it’s ideal for companies printing on corrugated materials—whether short runs, prototypes, or branded boxes. When paired with ONYX HUB and ONYX Sync, you get a complete system to run your print floor more efficiently. ONYX HUB offers real-time dashboard and reports while ONYX Sync is integration API that connects ONYX to other systems like order management, quoting, or accounting.
Oct2025, Industrial Print Magazine
