C.R.POLYMERSS
C.R.POLYMERSS
C.R.POLYMERSS
Turning follow-ups into a structured routine at C.R.POLYMERSS

Turning follow-ups into a structured routine at C.R.POLYMERSS

Turning follow-ups into a structured routine at C.R.POLYMERSS

Planning became steadier once orders, materials, and dispatch checks were linked. (case 749)

9 days

Order lead time improvement

9 days

Order lead time improvement

5 days

Faster internal approvals cycle

5 days

Faster internal approvals cycle

11%

Improvement in on-time dispatch

11%

Improvement in on-time dispatch

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About C.R.POLYMERSS

About C.R.POLYMERSS

C.R.POLYMERSS operates from Chennai and builds printed pouches for export buyers. As a micro-scale packaging unit running extended shifts during peak weeks, they work with a mix of make-to-stock and make-to-order model and two warehouses. They needed a centralised workflow to reduce daily follow-ups and keep commitments predictable.

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Packaging

Industry

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Packaging

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Packaging

Industry

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Micro

Company Size

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Micro

Company Size

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Micro

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Chennai

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Chennai

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Chennai

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Order-to-dispatch visibility for repeat SKUs and artwork approvals

Use Cases

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Order-to-dispatch visibility for repeat SKUs and artwork approvals

Use Cases

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Order-to-dispatch visibility for repeat SKUs and artwork approvals

Use Cases

Challenges

Slitting status was tracked via Excel-based plan, so WIP clarity broke during two shifts.

Slitting status was tracked via Excel-based plan, so WIP clarity broke during two shifts.

Slitting status was tracked via Excel-based plan, so WIP clarity broke during two shifts.

Inks shortages showed up late, causing emergency buys and delays on paper bags. when multiple orders overlapped.

Inks shortages showed up late, causing emergency buys and delays on paper bags. when multiple orders overlapped.

Inks shortages showed up late, causing emergency buys and delays on paper bags. when multiple orders overlapped.

Dispatch dates were released before checks for barcode/label accuracy, causing reshuffles (vendor billing cut-off rush).

Dispatch dates were released before checks for barcode/label accuracy, causing reshuffles (vendor billing cut-off rush).

Dispatch dates were released before checks for barcode/label accuracy, causing reshuffles (vendor billing cut-off rush).

Stage-wise ownership and handovers

Stage-wise ownership and handovers

Stage-wise ownership and handovers

Earlier, C.R.POLYMERSS relied on WhatsApp-based follow-ups and calls to confirm lamination progress. When priorities changed, different teams carried different versions of the plan. A centralised workflow captured stage updates at source, so WIP moved with clear ownership. The daily review shifted from collecting updates to resolving exceptions. Supervisors started closing handovers on time, improving predictability during staggered shifts.

Earlier, C.R.POLYMERSS relied on WhatsApp-based follow-ups and calls to confirm lamination progress. When priorities changed, different teams carried different versions of the plan. A centralised workflow captured stage updates at source, so WIP moved with clear ownership. The daily review shifted from collecting updates to resolving exceptions. Supervisors started closing handovers on time, improving predictability during staggered shifts.

Earlier, C.R.POLYMERSS relied on WhatsApp-based follow-ups and calls to confirm lamination progress. When priorities changed, different teams carried different versions of the plan. A centralised workflow captured stage updates at source, so WIP moved with clear ownership. The daily review shifted from collecting updates to resolving exceptions. Supervisors started closing handovers on time, improving predictability during staggered shifts.

Materials linked to live orders

Materials linked to live orders

Materials linked to live orders

Earlier, buying for adhesives was triggered after shortages hit the shopfloor. Follow-ups lived in personal reminders, so receipts slipped during busy days. Requirements were linked to live orders and shrink sleeves, creating a daily shortage list. Vendors were followed up against dates, not memory, and approvals became faster. The team reduced emergency purchases and avoided excess on slow movers across two warehouses.

Earlier, buying for adhesives was triggered after shortages hit the shopfloor. Follow-ups lived in personal reminders, so receipts slipped during busy days. Requirements were linked to live orders and shrink sleeves, creating a daily shortage list. Vendors were followed up against dates, not memory, and approvals became faster. The team reduced emergency purchases and avoided excess on slow movers across two warehouses.

Earlier, buying for adhesives was triggered after shortages hit the shopfloor. Follow-ups lived in personal reminders, so receipts slipped during busy days. Requirements were linked to live orders and shrink sleeves, creating a daily shortage list. Vendors were followed up against dates, not memory, and approvals became faster. The team reduced emergency purchases and avoided excess on slow movers across two warehouses.

Paperwork + packing visibility

Paperwork + packing visibility

Paperwork + packing visibility

Earlier, dispatch dates were committed before checks on artwork approvals. Packing, QA clearance, and paperwork were tracked in different places. Readiness gates were added so jobs were released only when documents were complete. Customers got clearer dates, and escalations reduced because holds had visible reasons. Dispatch planning became steadier even with a make-to-stock model and distributors.

Earlier, dispatch dates were committed before checks on artwork approvals. Packing, QA clearance, and paperwork were tracked in different places. Readiness gates were added so jobs were released only when documents were complete. Customers got clearer dates, and escalations reduced because holds had visible reasons. Dispatch planning became steadier even with a make-to-stock model and distributors.

Earlier, dispatch dates were committed before checks on artwork approvals. Packing, QA clearance, and paperwork were tracked in different places. Readiness gates were added so jobs were released only when documents were complete. Customers got clearer dates, and escalations reduced because holds had visible reasons. Dispatch planning became steadier even with a make-to-stock model and distributors.

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