Me & My: Flexibiz ERP

Please describe your company.

Holoflex, incorporated in 1991, runs an integrated facility in Kolkata with in-house origination, embossing, metallisation, finishing, high security printing and security labelling. Its portfolio includes holographic labels, hot stamping foils, shrink sleeves, security seals, induction wads, serialisation labels, AIDC products and track and trace solutions. Over more than thirty four years, it has grown from a hologram producer to a security, authentication and identification solutions provider serving pharmaceuticals, FMCG, apparel, automotive, electronics, public utilities, BFSI and government projects.

When did you start using the Flexibiz ERP?

About six months before going live. The deployment and adoption happened over a six-month cycle. It was tailored to our manufacturing processes.

What are the properties of Flexibiz ERP you like?

Key gains include real time production tracking, automated costing and profitability analysis, job card based planning, customisable workflows and reports, detailed MIS dashboards and inventory and material tracking. The system aligns well with our security printing and holography workflows.

Why did you decide to use Flexibiz ERP?

We needed an ERP that provided visibility across sales, procurement, production, QC, dispatch and finance while closing process gaps. Flexibiz helped streamline operations, reduce manual errors, improve inventory accuracy, support planning and enhance traceability and costing, which has improved overall efficiency.

Did you look at other similar ERP solutions?

Yes, we evaluated several packaging and printing focused ERP systems, and Flexibiz was the only one that matched the level of customisation and industry specific workflows needed for holography, security labels and hybrid production.

What features tilted the favour towards Flexibiz?

The features include custom BOMs for hologram and label production, wastage and scrap monitoring aligned to our KPIs, barcode and QR based material tracking and production planning for multi stage security printing. It provided the depth and flexibility we required.

How much have these features helped in production?

Yes. Our processes use varied substrates, metallised films, foils, inks and security components. Flexibiz helped track each material through every stage, reduce changeover time, improve job scheduling, control wastage and streamline multi-layered production flows. Fast conversions are smoother because every input and output is digitally visible.

For what applications is the Flexibiz used?

We use it for production planning and job cards, inventory and raw material management, quality checks, order management, dispatch and billing, maintenance scheduling, vendor and procurement tracking, and costing and profitability reports. It supports plant wide control.

How easy is it to use and handle?

It’s quite user-friendly once teams undergo proper training.

Does it offer value for money?

Yes, very much. It reduces manual errors, improves planning accuracy, and saves time across departments.

Any difficulties experienced during use?

Only the early adoption challenges — staff adaptation, process alignment, and data hygiene. These stabilised after training and regular usage.

Who is Flexibiz ERP right for?

It is ideal for packaging, printing, holography, label manufacturers, and any company using job-card based production with multi-stage processes.

Under what circumstances would you recommend it to others?

When operations outgrow spreadsheets, when traceability and costing accuracy become important, when production scales up or new lines are added, and when cross department visibility is needed. Flexibiz works well for companies that manage multiple substrates, complex processes and high security or precision workflows.