Purpose-built ERP Software for Paper and Printing in Africa
Helping paper and print manufacturers protect margins and meet deadlines.
Printing and paper manufacturers across Africa operate in environments that combine job-based production with high-volume efficiency demands. From commercial print and packaging inserts to specialist print applications, Klipboard Manufacturing provides ERP software designed to manage estimating, production scheduling, and material optimisation critical to protecting margins and meeting delivery commitments.
- Our role in your industry
- The challenges you face
- Benefits of Klipboard Manufacturing
Our role in your industry
Klipboard's Role in Paper & Printing
At Klipboard, we understand that paper and printing operations in South Africa and across Africa combine job-driven production with the need for consistent efficiency and cost control. Our ERP software for paper and printing manufacturers supports specification management, complex scheduling, and material cost visibility critical to protecting margins in competitive markets.
By integrating estimating, production planning, and delivery coordination within a single ERP platform, Klipboard helps manufacturers quote accurately, run production efficiently, and meet delivery commitments across commercial and industrial print operations.
The challenges you face
We Understand the Challenges You're Facing
You’re not just printing and processing; you’re managing detailed job specifications, maximising press utilisation, controlling material costs, and meeting tight turnaround times. We work with paper and printing manufacturers serving local and regional markets, so we understand the challenges you face:
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Job Estimating and Specification Management: Each print job has unique requirements. Accurate estimating and disciplined specification control are essential for margin protection and consistent execution.
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Production Scheduling and Press Utilisation: Balancing makeready time, run lengths, and job sequencing while meeting delivery promises requires clear visibility of capacity and workloads.
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Paper and Material Cost Management: Paper, ink, and consumables represent significant cost drivers. Managing stock levels, optimising sheet usage, and tracking waste is critical to profitability.
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Short Lead Times and Schedule Changes: Customer expectations for rapid turnaround continue to increase. Handling rush jobs and frequent schedule changes requires flexible planning and responsive systems.
We've seen it, we've heard it - and we've built Klipboard Manufacturing to help you take control of it.
Benefits of Klipboard Manufacturing
Klipboard Manufacturing: Built for Paper & Printing
We don’t just tick boxes. Klipboard addresses the day-to-day challenges paper and printing manufacturers face, with ERP tools designed for job-based, deadline-driven production environments.
Job and Specification Management:
Maintain job specifications with full version control. Create works orders with accurate BOMs capturing materials, processes, and requirements.
Production Scheduling:
Schedule jobs across presses and finishing equipment with visibility into capacity and material availability. Optimise sequencing to reduce makeready time and maximise throughput.
Material Tracking and Costing:
Track paper and consumable usage against jobs. Compare actual versus estimated consumption to understand true job costs and margin performance.
Works Order Processing:
Create and manage production orders through multiple stages. Capture actual labour and material usage to calculate true job profitability.
Delivery Coordination:
Schedule and track deliveries to meet customer requirements. Manage shipping documentation and capture proof of delivery to support reliable customer fulfilment.
The Numbers Behind Klipboard
50,000
Global Customers
320,000
Daily users
74
Countries
100,000
Orders processed daily
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