Planning Reel Supply from a 150 MT/Day Mill

A mill rated at 150 MT per day can support serious programmes—but only if forecasting, reel sizes, and dispatch rhythm are planned together. Converters who treat mill supply as logistics plus quality control avoid the stock-outs and emergency air-freight that erode box margins.

Understand rated capacity vs your slot

Rated capacity is not infinitely fungible across all BF/GSM combinations and shades. Peak seasons (festive export, agri harvest) consume slots early. Share annual volume by grade and month so the mill can allocate machine time realistically.

Nexa Papers operates at 150 MT/day from Morbi with natural and golden craft paper across BF 12–20 and GSM 90–180.

Forecasting discipline

Provide rolling forecasts—typically 90-day firm plus 6-month indicative. Update when major customers win or lose programmes. Sudden doubles strain fibre planning and slit scheduling.

Reel width and logistics

Confirm:

• Corrugator width and maximum reel diameter
• Whether you need staggered widths for multiple machines
• Part-load vs full truckload economics from Gujarat to your plant

Mis-sized reels cause trimming waste and handling delays at receiving.

Buffer stock strategy

Many converters hold 7–14 days of critical grades. Balance inventory cost against downtime risk if monsoon logistics slow highways. Align buffer with mill production cycle—not guesswork.

Quality hold points

Agree moisture range at dispatch, certificate requirements, and quarantine procedure for damaged reels. Operations contact should be one call away during loading—see contact for Nexa Papers marketing and operations numbers.

Export coordination

Export programmes need stuffing dates tied to reel release. Read craft paper for export packaging for documentation and grade discipline tips.

Conclusion

Programme supply is a partnership: transparent forecasts, realistic reel specs, and joint trial discipline. Plan early with mills that can hold specification—not just spot price.