Paper & Printing Manufacturing Software

Roll, job and inventory software for printers.

Sutton helps paper, packaging, and printing manufacturers manage rolls, sheets, materials, and production in one connected system. Track every job, keep inventory accurate, and simplify documentation from receiving to shipment.

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Challenges

When rolls and job tickets live on paper, waste grows

Printers and converters run many short jobs across presses, cutters and laminators, consuming rolls, sheets, inks and substrates that are hard to count once they leave the rack.

Partial rolls lose their place

Partially used rolls go back to the warehouse without updated widths or lengths, so the next job starts with a guess.

Paper job tickets go missing

Handwritten job tickets travel from press to finishing, and when one is lost, the time, quantities and scrap for that job disappear too.

Job costs stay hidden

Without actual ink, substrate and labor usage per job, quotes rely on estimates and margin problems show up only after shipping.

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How Sutton helps

One system from roll stock to shipment

Sutton tracks every roll, sheet and ink lot alongside the jobs that consume them, so planners, press operators and shipping work from the same live data.

Roll-Level Inventory

Track each roll and sheet stock by location, with widths, weights and remaining length kept current.

Paperless Job Travelers

Replace paper tickets with work orders that record time, quantities and scrap at each station.

Job Costing

See actual material and labor cost for every print or converting job against what you quoted.

Customer Order Portal

Let repeat B2B customers place reorders and check order status through their own portal.

Feature spotlight

Less waste, more visibility

Every Sutton feature for print and converting shops shares one live data set, from roll inventory and BOMs to production scheduling, shop floor tracking and customer relationships.

Material and Roll Tracking
Production and Job Management
Traceability and Documentation

Material and Roll Tracking

Sutton gives you accurate, real-time visibility of every roll, sheet, and batch.

  • Track rolls, sheets, inks, and substrates with location-level detail
  • Barcode labels for rolls, pallets, and finished goods
  • Record widths, weights, lengths, and yield automatically
  • Real-time updates as materials are cut, consumed, or transferred
  • Generate digital receive tickets the moment materials arrive
Material and Roll Tracking

Production and Job Management

Stay on top of every printing or converting job with live data from the floor.

  • Create and schedule work orders tied to materials and capacity
  • Track progress through printing, cutting, laminating, folding, or finishing
  • Record time, quantities, and scrap at each step
  • Replace manual job tickets with digital travelers
  • Store inspection notes, photos, or measurements directly on each job
Production and Job Management

Traceability and Documentation

Sutton keeps every job fully documented and easy to audit.

  • Full traceability from raw rolls and inks to finished printed products
  • Attach certificates, color tests, and QC checks to each order
  • Automatically generate packing slips and BOLs for every shipment
  • Store all documents digitally for quick search and customer reference
  • Trace exactly which materials were used in each job or batch
Traceability and Documentation
All capabilities

Every capability built for a print and converting shop

Sutton brings roll inventory, job scheduling, shop floor tracking and order management together so print and converting teams can plan jobs, control waste and ship on time.

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  • Roll and Sheet Tracking Track every roll and sheet by location, width, weight and remaining length.
  • Barcode Roll Labels Label rolls, pallets and finished goods for fast scanning at every move.
  • Multi-Level BOMs Define the substrates, inks, adhesives and packaging needed for each printed product.
  • Units of Measure Buy by the roll or pound and consume by the foot or sheet.
  • Reorder Points Get min stock alerts before inks, plates or substrates run short.
  • Production Scheduling Schedule jobs across presses, cutters and finishing lines based on capacity.
  • Workstations and Routings Route each job through printing, cutting, laminating, folding and finishing steps.
  • Shop Floor Control Let operators record time, quantities and scrap directly from the floor.
  • WIP Tracking See which jobs are on press, in finishing or waiting to ship.
  • MRP and Material Commitments Commit rolls and inks to scheduled jobs so stock is never double booked.
  • Lot Traceability Trace finished printed products back to the rolls and ink lots used.
  • Job Costing and COGS Compare actual material and labor costs with the quote for every job.
  • Document Attachments Attach proofs, color tests and QC checks directly to each order.
  • Packing Slips and BOLs Generate shipping paperwork automatically when finished jobs are packed.
  • CRM and Price Lists Manage print buyers, opportunities and customer-specific pricing in one place.
  • B2B Customer Portal Let customers reorder repeat jobs and check order status online.
Meet Sutton

Everything you need to run your operations with Sutton.

One platform for inventory, production and purchasing, with Studio to build your own apps and Intelligence to show you what needs attention.

Run every operation from one system

Inventory, purchasing, production and sales orders share the same live data, so every team works from one source of truth.

Real-time inventory across every location
Purchasing, production and sales in one place
Syncs with QuickBooks, NetSuite and Shopify
Sutton inventory dashboard

Build your own apps in plain English

Describe the screen, report or automation you need and Studio builds it on your live data in minutes. Prefer a hand? Our team builds it with you.

No code and no waiting on a roadmap
Runs on your real operations data
Changes as fast as your process does

See what needs attention before it costs you

Sutton Intelligence turns your live operations data into insights, so you can spot shortages, delays and margin issues early.

Insights built on your live operations data
Early warning on shortages and late orders
Works across inventory, production and purchasing
Are there any inventory issues I should know about?

Yes.

Three critical materials are projected to run out within the next seven days:

Aluminum Sheet
2 days remaining
M8 Fasteners
4 days remaining
Packaging Inserts
6 days remaining
What will the next steps be?

I recommend reordering all three items now to avoid production delays.

Based on current demand, open orders, and supplier lead times, you should order:

500 Aluminum Sheets
2,000 M8 Fasteners
750 Packaging Inserts
Can you create the purchase orders for me?
I'm preparing three draft purchase orders using your preferred suppliers and the latest pricing.
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rapid onboarding

No more implementation.
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Just onboarding.

Sutton's onboarding agent reformats your data, configures your system, and gets you live. A real human is always a call away. And if something is missing, describe it in plain English and it exists inside the product in minutes.

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Onboarding Agent

AI agents reformat your data, map your fields, make bulk edits, and configure the system. 

What used to take weeks of manual work happens automatically. You review and confirm.

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What would you recommend for purchase approvals?

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For your operation, I’d add a manager review step only for high-value orders. It keeps things moving without losing control.

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Sounds good. How soon can we test it?

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I can have the updated workflow ready tomorrow, then we’ll test it with your team and move toward launch.

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Expert Support

Map your locations, workflows, and rules. Sutton is configured around how your operation actually runs — no rigid templates.

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Missing something? Describe what you need in plain English and it exists inside the product in minutes. Or let our team build it for you. Either way, the feature no other vendor could deliver is live in days, not months.

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FAQs

Questions? Answers.

Your most frequently asked questions, all in one place. If you don’t see what you need, reach out to us.

Can Sutton generate documentation automatically?
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Yes. Receive tickets, job summaries, packing slips, and bills of lading are generated automatically and stored digitally. All documentation stays linked to the job and can be accessed instantly for audits or customer requests.

Can Sutton track rolls and materials with detailed specifications?
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Yes. You can track rolls by weight, length, width, material type, and lot. Rolls and sheets can be labeled, scanned, and traced automatically through each job.

Does Sutton support complex production workflows like printing and finishing?
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Yes. Sutton tracks each step of production including printing, coating, laminating, cutting, folding, and packaging. Operators can record progress and update quantities directly from the floor.

How does Sutton help reduce waste?
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Sutton tracks material usage, scrap, and yields in real time. Teams can see which jobs or machines generate the most waste and make adjustments to improve efficiency.

What is paper and printing manufacturing software and how does it work?
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It connects your materials, production, and shipping workflows in one system. Sutton tracks rolls, sheets, inks, and work orders in real time, giving complete visibility into inventory, job status, and documentation.

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