ERP for Chemical Manufacturing

Q: How does the system support inventory management in chemical manufacturing?

The ERP enables batch-based inventory tracking, allowing businesses to organize stock by containers, drums, tanks, or bags. It also provides real-time stock updates, reorder alerts, and safety stock management.

Control the entire chemical production cycle — from formulation management to finished goods shipment

BOMs with custom processes and formulation & recipe management for chemical production
Batch tracking and shelf‑life monitoring for raw materials & finished goods, including FIFO & FEFO inventory methods
By‑products, reusable items, and production waste (e.g., evaporation, spills, equipment cleaning) tracking for better cost control

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ERP software for managing chemical production with batch tracking, quality control, shelf-life monitoring, and order processing

Chemical Manufacturing ERP for Production Planning

Create BOMs with flexible formulation & recipe management, and set up custom routing sequences for paints, fertilizers, and cleaning agents:
Mixing & Blending → Milling/Dispersion → Quality Control & Lab Testing → Packaging
Use ultra‑small unit measurements in BOMs for precise formulations
Estimate production costs based on BOMs before production scheduling
Raw materials sourcing (e.g. pigments, resins, solvents, additives, fillers) — stock materials or purchase for specific production orders
Supports MTO (Make‑to‑Order) & MTS (Make‑to‑Stock) manufacturing methods

Bill of materials for mixing operation in chemical production, showing raw materials like purified water, dye, fragrance, and containers with quantities

ERP for Chemical Industry with Production Execution

Step‑by‑step operation tracking: mixing, filling, blending, dispersion, etc.
Job task assignments and in‑house production tracking
Special instructions for each manufacturing stage available for shop floor workers
Assign subcontractors as stage performers and track reconciliations

Production task management for internal employees, supervisors, and subcontractors in chemical manufacturing

Inventory Management in Chemical ERP

Batch tracking and expiry date control with shelf‑life monitoring
Organize inventory using different packaging formats: containers, drums, bags, tanks
Set reorder point alerts for raw materials & finished goods
Safety stock management available

Batch record of cleaning agents with SKU, barcode, and expiry date tracking

Sales & CRM for Chemical Manufacturers

Order processing & fulfillment with support for packaging formats and labeling
FEFO/FIFO‑based dispatch logic to ensure proper stock rotation
Link sales orders with specific production orders for accurate batch tracking
CRM integrations (HubSpot, Salesforce) for customer follow‑ups

Order fulfillment workflow with production orders for raw materials in chemical manufacturing

Cost Tracking & Financial Reporting in ERP for Chemical Industry

Estimate costs before production scheduling and calculate unit costs after production completion
Track waste, evaporation, and scrap costs
Allocate costs for by‑products and co‑products
Generate financial reports on revenue, losses, and employee performance

Production of chemical items from raw materials to finished goods

Chemical ERP with Manufacturing & Business Reports

Monitor stock movements with batch tracking and expiry dates alerts
Monitor production progress by operation (e.g., milling, blending) and finished goods output
Conduct plan-fact analysis for materials, WIP, and costs

Track finished chemical products (cleaning agents, rinse water, dye) and raw material usage including containers

Comprehensive ERP for the Chemical Industry

Flexible Pricing

14‑day trial, free plan available, $60/year for basic features, and $563/year for the plan with the manufacturing module. Monthly payments accepted

Integrations & API

Integrations with third‑party CRM, e‑commerce, accounting, and delivery platforms such as Shopify, Zoho Books, HubSpot, and more, plus an API for custom integrations

Dedicated Support and Onboarding

1–3 onboarding sessions and free support with response times of 5–15 minutes. Help Center articles and YouTube tutorials for self‑guided learning

Secured Data

Cloud hosting, data encryption & backup, and customizable access permissions for different user roles

Success Stories from Chemical Manufacturers

Discover how Kladana’s ERP for the chemical industry has helped businesses optimize production, improve compliance, and streamline inventory management

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FAQ on ERP for Chemical Industry

A chemical manufacturing ERP is a software solution designed to manage production planning, inventory tracking, quality control, and cost management. It helps manufacturers streamline formulation management, batch tracking, and order processing.

Chemical ERP systems provide BOMs with formulation management, allowing businesses to create and store custom formulas and recipes. Users can adjust ingredient proportions, track revisions, and ensure consistency across batches.

Yes, batch tracking is a core feature. The system monitors raw materials and finished goods using FIFO (First‑In, First‑Out) and FEFO (First‑Expired, First‑Out) methods, ensuring products are used or sold before expiry.

Yes, the system records scrap, waste, evaporation losses, and by‑products at different production stages. By‑product and co‑product cost allocation features help in financial tracking.

The ERP allows cost estimation before production scheduling and tracks actual costs per batch, including raw materials, labour, waste, and packaging. Financial reports provide insights into profitability, operational efficiency, and cost variances.

The ERP enables batch‑based inventory tracking, allowing businesses to organize stock by containers, drums, tanks, or bags. It also provides real‑time stock updates, reorder alerts, and safety stock management.

Yes, Kladana Chemical ERP integrates with CRM tools like HubSpot and Salesforce to manage customer interactions, sales orders, and follow‑ups. It also links sales orders to production batches for accurate tracking.

Yes, subcontractors can be assigned to specific production stages, with cost tracking and reconciliations for outsourced processes like blending, filling, or packaging.

The system analyzes historical sales and production data to predict future demand, ensuring optimal stock levels, raw material procurement planning, and reduced stockouts or overproduction.