SAP Business One for Injection Moulding Industry
A Smart ERP Solution to Mould Efficiency, Quality, and Growth
Injection moulding companies don’t just make plastic parts—they deliver precision, speed, and consistency at scale. But staying competitive in this industry requires more than machinery. You need a system that keeps track of raw materials, machine utilization, production cycles, customer orders, and profitability—without drowning in spreadsheets and manual work.
At Clockwork Business Solutions, we empower injection moulding manufacturers with SAP Business One, a powerful ERP tailored to your unique needs. From managing complex bills of materials (BOMs) and moulds to optimizing production runs and ensuring timely delivery, we help you achieve lean operations and sustainable growth
Common Challenges in Injection Moulding
- Inconsistent visibility into raw material stock levels and reorders
- High scrap and wastage due to poor tracking of rejects or rework
- Difficulty in monitoring machine downtime, cycle times, and maintenance
- Limited accuracy in production planning and order scheduling
- Struggles with costing transparency—raw materials, labor, machine hours
- Disconnected systems for sales, inventory, and production data
How Clockwork Streamlines Your Injection Moulding Operations
- Material & Inventory Management Track raw material batches, monitor resin usage, and ensure accurate stock visibility. Automate reorder levels to avoid last-minute production delays
- BOM & Mould Management Create and manage complex multi-level BOMs with ease. Link moulds and tools to production orders, ensuring precise resource allocation and reduced downtime.
- Production Planning & Scheduling Plan production runs, assign machines, and optimize cycle times. Respond quickly to urgent orders while maintaining efficiency across all lines.
- Quality & Scrap Control Capture real-time data on rejects, rework, and machine performance. Identify patterns that lead to waste and take proactive corrective actions.
- Maintenance & Machine Utilization Schedule preventive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime. Monitor machine loads, operating hours, and utilization rates for better ROI.
- Costing & Profitability Insights Analyze costs per part, per order, or per machine. Gain a clear picture of margins and ensure every project contributes to profitability.
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Case Study: Plastic Components Manufacturer
A mid-sized injection moulding company producing automotive parts faced:
- Frequent raw material shortages procurement
- 8–10% scrap rate due to poor tracking
- Lack of visibility into machine downtime
After implementing Clockwork’s SAP Business One Solution:
- Automated inventory control reduced shortages by 90%
- Scrap levels dropped to under 3% with better quality checks
- Machine downtime reporting enabled proactive maintenance planning
| Need | What Clockwork Delivers |
|---|---|
| Raw Material Visibility | Accurate stock levels and auto-reorder alerts |
| Production Efficiency | Optimized machine scheduling & reduced downtime |
| Waste Reduction | Real-time scrap tracking and corrective action |
| Cost Transparency | Detailed costing by product, mould, and cycle |
| On-Time Delivery | Integrated order-to-production planning |
Why Injection Moulders Rely on Clockwork
- Industry-specific ERP setup—tailored for moulding, not generic manufacturing
- Integrated platform for inventory, production, quality, and finance
- Real-time dashboards for management, operators, and finance teams
- Compliance-ready features for audits, quality standards, and tax regulations
- Scalable architecture that grows with your shop floor and customer base
Mould Your Business for the Future
Manual data entry, unexpected downtime, and hidden costs eat into your profits. With Clockwork Business Solutions and SAP Business One, you can streamline every stage of your injection moulding process—from resin to finished product—with precision, efficiency, and profitability.
Schedule a personalized demo today and discover how Clockwork can tailor SAP Business One for your injection moulding business.