ERP Solutions for Process Manufacturing Industries

1. Batch and Recipe Management

In process industries, accuracy is everything. Syscom ERP’s Bill of Materials (BOM) module maintains precise recipes and formulations, covering ingredient quantities, costs, and waste.

• Multiple revisions with effective or expiry dates make it simple to manage evolving formulations, while real-time batch costing ensures financial accuracy.
  
  
• With live data and mobile access, managers can track progress, stock, and quality results from any device, spotting issues early to keep production running smoothly.

Dynamics 365 Business Central also supports detailed recipe and batch management through its BOM and Version Management features.

• Manufacturers can control multiple recipe versions, manage effective dates, and track batch or serial numbers across the production process.
  
  
• Real-time costing keeps finance aligned with shop-floor activity, while add-ons extend Business Central with advanced formulation, quality, and traceability tools - ideal for industries like food, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.

Since decisions can’t wait for yesterday’s reports, using ERP for process manufacturing also prioritises keeping everyone connected.

With real-time data and mobile accessibility, managers and teams can view live batch manufacturing progress, stock levels, and quality results from any device.

This level of visibility ensures that potential issues are spotted early, and production keeps running smoothly.

2. Full Traceability and Compliance

From sourcing ingredients to final shipment, full traceability is essential for process manufacturers.

Syscom ERP’s Production Activity Control Module tracks every batch, serial, and lot number, giving you instant access to a complete audit trail. Whether it’s for food safety, chemical compliance, or pharmaceutical traceability, the system ensures that you can respond quickly to recalls or quality issues. 

You’ll always know exactly which raw materials were used, where they came from, and where finished goods were sent. 

And with integrated quality checks and inspection codes, you can record test results, flag defects, and maintain compliance across every batch.

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Dynamics 365 Business Central also offers full end-to-end traceability through built-in lot and serial number tracking, allowing manufacturers to monitor materials from goods receipt through production to final delivery.

Every transaction is recorded for a complete audit trail, enabling quick responses to recall or non-conformance issues. 

Quality assurance can be enhanced further using ISV extensions from Microsoft AppSource, which add tools such as item life cycle settings, quality and claim module, and capacity planning overviews. These capabilities make Business Central a strong fit for food, chemical, and pharmaceutical manufacturers who require total product visibility and control.

3. Streamlined Production Planning and Control

Syscom ERP’s Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) and Production Activity Control modules make it easy to plan, schedule, and monitor production.

• Create work orders, allocate materials automatically, and view the status of every job in real time.
• If stock levels run low, the system generates purchase requisitions automatically.

For food and beverage producers juggling perishable stock or pharmaceutical companies balancing multiple formulations, that kind of automation keeps everything running smoothly.

Dynamics 365 Business Central provides powerful production management tools to help manufacturers plan and control operations efficiently.

• Users can create production orders, define routings and work centres, and monitor capacity in real time to balance workloads and prevent bottlenecks. 
• The built-in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Master Production Schedule (MPS) planning engines automatically generate purchase or production suggestions based on current demand and stock levels.  

For more advanced scheduling or sequencing, specific ISV extensions can be integrated seamlessly with Business Central, enabling precise control and visibility across the entire production cycle. 

4. Smarter Inventory and Procurement

Managing ingredients and packaging materials efficiently can significantly impact profitability. Syscom ERP’s Inventory Management module provides total visibility across all warehouses and production sites. 

With Syscom ERP, you can: 

• Track ingredients by batch, lot, or serial number with pinpoint accuracy, while effortlessly managing stock transfers, inspections, and intra-warehouse movements.  
• Forecast demand to ensure supply reliability. 
• Control cost and supplier performance. 
• Handle multiple units of measure (useful when buying in bulk but producing in smaller volumes). 
• Get 360° visibility across every warehouse and storage location.  

Its flexible purchase order processing and supplier management tools transform procurement from a reactive process into a strategic advantage.

Dynamics 365 Business Central also delivers robust inventory and procurement functionality to support process manufacturers.

• It enables batch and serial number tracking, multi-location inventory management, and real-time visibility across warehouses and production lines.  
• The system supports multiple units of measure, automatic replenishment, and vendor lead time management, helping manufacturers balance cost, quality, and supply reliability. 
• Built-in demand forecasting tools and intelligent reorder policies simplify purchasing decisions, while supplier performance can be monitored through integrated reporting.  

For organisations requiring more advanced warehouse or procurement capabilities, warehouse insight ISV extensions can provide barcode scanning, purchase invoice automation, and enhanced supplier management, turning procurement into a proactive, data-driven process.