Coatings are used to increase longevity, prevent decay, and corrosion, and enhance the safety of surfaces they are applied to. So, the ERP software to manage such an enterprise needs to have the capabilities that will help ensure increased productivity, prevent waste, and loss, and enhance the profitability of the firm they are implemented in.  

To simplify the concept of choosing the right ERP system, consider the theory that ERP systems are of two different types, some are like pandas; living in very restricted & limited environments and surviving exclusively on bamboo, and even can’t grow in size larger than 300 pounds. 

While some ERPs are like grizzly bears. These are highly flexible systems accommodating ease of parameterization and are even highly scalable, ensuring size expansion as per the organizational need.  

Now going industry-specific and talking about the paint ERP software there are some exclusive features that one should look for before choosing. Let’s briefly look at what they are- 

• Formula Optimization- Ensuring precise formulation is extremely crucial for coatings manufacturers to maintain the desired consistency & quality of their products. An Ideal paint and coatings ERP software should allow easy creation, management, and version control of formulas. It should enable batch-size adjustments even during production while suggesting alternative ingredients in case of shortages without compromising quality & compliance. 

• Compliance Tracking- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) emissions are a major concern for coatings manufacturers. Keeping VOC in limits is a challenge for them. To overcome this, coatings manufacturing ERP software helps track and manage VOC levels in formulations, ensuring compliance with regulations like REACH, OSHA, and EPA standards.  

• Inventory Management—Pigments and additives are critical elements that impart desired colour and consistency in coatings manufacturing. Coatings ERP software helps manufacturers track inventory in real-time, ensure availability, and prompt alerts to prevent shortages and automate the reordering process, keeping production uninterrupted always.  

• Production Scheduling- Fluctuating demand makes production scheduling a complex task for coatings manufacturers. A coatings manufacturing ERP helps ensure efficient resource allocation and create effective production schedules based on its precise demand forecasting and analysing capabilities. This ultimately minimizes downtime, prevent wastage, and ensures timely order fulfilment.  

• Quality Control- From raw material testing to final product inspections, ERP software for paint enables rigorous quality control. It allows manufacturers to set specific quality parameters, perform real-time checks, and ensure that every batch meets customer expectations. 

• Hazardous Material Handling- In coatings manufacturing, managing hazardous materials like solvents and chemicals is a critical step to execute. Coatings-specific ERP software helps you classify inventory based on hazard levels. Moreover, by managing safety data sheets (SDS), it helps ensure the safe handling, storage, and transportation of such materials.  

BatchMaster manufacturing ERP software in UK is a comprehensive solution offering all these features and more. Discover how it can transform your operations—reach out to our team at sales@batchmaster.co.in today to learn more!