REEL Orders
Definition
A REEL order produces finished paper rolls at a specified width. It is the standard output format for most paper mill customers. The roll exits the winder or rewinder at the ordered width, wound on a core, ready for delivery.
Required Fields
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
Customer* key: customer | string | Customer name or code. Pulls from the customer master list. |
Width* key: width | number (mm) | Finished roll width. Must be less than the machine deckle width. |
Quantity* key: quantity | integer | Number of finished rolls to produce. |
Paper Type* key: paperType | enum | Paper grade (Kraft, Duplex, etc.). Must match the paper loaded on the machine. |
GSM* key: gsm | number | GSM of the ordered paper. Used for reel weight calculations. |
Delivery Date key: deliveryDate | date | Optional target delivery date. Used to prioritise orders in the queue. |
Width Validation
The system validates that the ordered width is less than the machine's deckle width minus twice the minimum trim. Orders that fail this check cannot be added to a run on that machine.
If a customer orders a width very close to the deckle width (e.g. a single reel nearly filling the machine), the optimizer may have limited options for pairing it with other orders. Consider splitting or scheduling such orders separately.
Output Format
On run close, each REEL order generates a line item on the delivery challan showing: customer name, width, GSM, quantity delivered, and actual vs. ordered quantity. Shortfalls are flagged and can roll over to the next run.
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