End-to-end control for complex, variant-driven print and packaging operations

Flexibility and fast responsiveness are crucial to meeting customer demands. Shorter lead times and customer-specific orders leave little margin for inefficiencies, requiring continuous alignment between planning, production and supply chain execution. Integrated production planning and scheduling help organizations optimize resources, respond faster to change and improve delivery reliability.

"Cegeka is a highly reliable partner across all areas. Professional support across the board." – Mathias Lang, Chief Process Officer/Plant Manager, RATTPACK.

Sustainability is a key factor in the print and packaging industry today. Companies are expected to reduce waste, improve resource efficiency and demonstrate transparency across their operations, while maintaining productivity and cost control. Achieving this requires greater visibility into materials, production performance and resource consumption across the value chain.

"Thanks to Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP, we’ve achieved nearly 100% cost transparency across our value-adding processes." – Florian Scharl, Managing Director, Cardbox Packaging Czech Republic

Quality remains a company's hallmark, even as customization and production complexity increase. Maintaining consistent quality requires structured processes, early detection of deviations and clear documentation to support compliance and customer trust. Standardized workflows and integrated production processes help embed quality control throughout operations.

"With detailed project definitions, sound financial planning and reliable timelines are ensured." – Mathias Lang, Chief Process Officer/Plant Manager, RATTPACK.

Global and multi-tier supply chains pose major challenges. From material availability to delivery schedules, disruptions require transparency and the ability to adapt quickly while safeguarding production continuity. Connecting planning, production and financial processes on a single platform improves visibility and coordination across the entire supply chain.

"The Microsoft Azure ecosystem is perfectly integrated and provides a cohesive collaboration solution for businesses. Plus, Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP offers an excellent cost-benefit ratio and can be tailored to our specific business processes with a strong partner like Cegeka; a major advantage over other big ERP providers." – Florian Scharl, Managing Director, Cardbox Packaging Czech Republic

Customers increasingly expect individualized products and frequent design changes. Supporting customization at scale requires close alignment between sales, planning and production, without introducing inefficiencies or uncontrolled cost increases. Industry-specific product configuration, CAD integration and estimation capabilities help manufacturers manage complexity while maintaining speed and control.

"The past years had it all: hard work, excellent preparation, necessary improvisation, and adjustments. With Cegeka, we’ve chosen a partner we can always rely on, who also understands real-world practice." – Mathias Lang, Chief Process Officer/Plant Manager, RATTPACK.