Paper Roll Inventory and GSM Tracking: Why It Matters for Box Manufacturers

Paper rolls are the backbone of corrugated box production. Different grades, widths, and GSM values mean that without proper tracking, you're either guessing at cost or losing money on wrong usage and waste.

Why Roll-Level Tracking Helps

When you know which rolls are in stock, their GSM (and other specs), and how much is left, you can assign the right material to the right order. That reduces waste and keeps costing accurate. Roll-level tracking also helps when a customer complains: you can trace back to the batch or roll used.

GSM Variation in Real Life

Suppliers don't deliver identical GSM every time. Slight variation is normal; large variation affects strength and cost. If you don't record GSM per roll or batch, your costing assumes an average that may not match reality. Over time, that either eats margin or forces you to requote. Tracking GSM when rolls come in and when they're used keeps numbers honest.

From Receipt to Production

An ideal flow: receive rolls, record specs (including GSM), put them in inventory. When you create a production order, the system knows what's available. As you consume material, stock and consumption update. Costing uses actual usage and GSM. No separate registers or spreadsheets that drift out of sync.

Software That Understands Box Making

Generic inventory systems rarely handle paper rolls and GSM well. Corrugated-specific ERP is built for this: roll inventory, GSM tracking, and production linked so that material and cost flow through automatically. If you're outgrowing manual or spreadsheet tracking, it's worth trying a solution designed for your industry.

See It in Action

TIS BOX ERP includes paper roll inventory and GSM variation tracking as part of production and costing. You can start with a 14-day free trial and see how it fits your shop floor.