Generic billing software was designed for simple retail items: 10 units of Widget A at ₹100 each. In the ceramic and tile industry, that model breaks down completely.
Tile trading is a dimensional, grade-sensitive, weight-critical business. When accounting software forces a tile dealer to bundle size, finish, and grade into a single freeform text string, inventory tracking becomes chaotic, pricing mistakes multiply, and customer disputes skyrocket.
Here is why purpose-built ceramic ERP software must maintain dedicated fields for Size, Grade, and Packaging metrics on every line item.
1. Format Dimensions & Packaging Mathematics
Ceramic tiles are sold in standard format sizes that determine physical packaging:
- ✓600x1200 mm (2x4 ft): Usually 2 pieces per box = 15.50 Sq.Ft (1.44 Sq.Mtr) per box; weight approx 29.5 kg/box.
- ✓800x1600 mm (2.6x5.25 ft): Usually 2 pieces per box = 27.55 Sq.Ft (2.56 Sq.Mtr) per box; weight approx 54 kg/box.
- ✓300x600 mm (1x2 ft): Usually 5 or 8 pieces per box depending on wall tile thickness.