Case Study: International Paper achieves real-time inventory control and cost savings with BatchMaster Software

BatchMaster Enables Global Supplier in Fulfilling Manufacturing Commitments, Saving Time and Money

International Paper’s water‑based flexographic ink division — part of the global packaging giant International Paper — was struggling with an outdated mainframe system, siloed inventory data, heavy reliance on spreadsheets and large safety stocks to avoid stockouts across 11 North American sites. The group needed real‑time inventory visibility at batch close, better formulation control, and an easy‑to‑use system; they turned to BatchMaster Software and its BatchMaster Enterprise / ERP Coatings solution (after earlier use of BatchMaster DOS).

BatchMaster Software implemented a Microsoft‑SQL‑based BatchMaster Enterprise solution with Crystal Reports and operational dashboards, giving Purchasing and production staff real‑time, location‑wide inventory and powerful formulation analytics. As a result, International Paper achieved increased efficiency in formula management, reduced errors in batch reporting, better inventory accuracy and visibility, fewer critical shortages and more consolidated, cost‑effective purchasing — improvements that led to measurable time and cost savings and expanded deployment of BatchMaster Enterprise to more users.

International Paper

Irene Jordan

Manager Information Technology