Sara Duff, Business Development Manager at MRPeasy and Director at Smart Manufacture and Smart Quality Services consultancies, talks about how MRPeasy could help chemical manufacturers get more control over their operations.
What are some of the biggest challenges chemical manufacturers face today?
Chemical producers face several unique challenges. Managing perishable inventory, tracking batches for safety, handling supply chain disruptions, and keeping costs in check are all daily hurdles. Without the right tools, these tasks can become overwhelming.
Many chemical manufacturers rely on spreadsheets or legacy systems. What are the risks associated with this, and is there a more effective solution?
Spreadsheets and outdated systems come with great risks due to data inconsistency, information silos, and manual updates that often lead to mistakes. When key processes like inventory, production planning, and purchasing are not connected, it’s easy to lose track of important details. MRPeasy replaces these disconnected tools with a single, integrated system. This means less manual work, fewer errors, and more accurate, up-to-date information that everyone in the business can rely on.
How does MRPeasy handle inventory management, especially with perishable goods?
Managing chemical inventory requires special care. MRPeasy lets you know exactly what you have in stock and what you need to fulfill upcoming orders. The system also tracks expiration dates and shelf life, and using the first-expired-first-out method, businesses always know which products or ingredients need to be used or sold soon. This reduces waste and ensures that products remain compliant with safety standards.
How can MRPeasy help manufacturers manage their supply chains more effectively?
MRPeasy gives manufacturers better control over their supply chains by managing supplier information, purchase orders, and lead times all in one place. The system keeps track of inventory levels and notifies users when it’s time to reorder materials. This helps avoid stockouts and overstocking, even when supply chains are unpredictable. Manufacturers can also analyse supplier performance to make smarter purchasing decisions.
How does MRPeasy help manufacturers stay compliant with chemical safety regulations?
In the chemical industry, quality and traceability are key. If something goes wrong, manufacturers need to know exactly which ingredients went into which batches and where those batches ended up. MRPeasy makes this easy by logging quality inspections and tracking every ingredient and product from supplier to customer. With just a few clicks, users can trace any item back through its entire production history. This helps businesses stay compliant with regulations while making audits and product recalls faster and more manageable.
How does MRPeasy help chemical manufacturers control costs and improve profitability?
Controlling costs is essential for any manufacturer, especially in the chemical industry where margins can be tight. MRPeasy helps businesses stay on top of their costs by providing clear insights into material expenses, labor, and production efficiency. The system calculates the cost of each product or order based on real-time data, including ingredient prices, production labor, and other resources used. This allows manufacturers to spot where costs are rising and make informed decisions to keep them in check.
How does MRPeasy improve production planning and scheduling?
Planning production can be a complicated puzzle. MRPeasy offers production planning tools that give manufacturers a clear view of their capacity, material availability, and orders. Manufacturing orders are automatically scheduled according to material and labor availability and the drag-and-drop scheduling feature helps adjust production plans quickly when priorities change. The master production schedule helps manufacturers plan their capacity and purchases ahead for months, ensuring that operations run smoothly and that orders are always delivered on time. What’s more, the system enables users to estimate production costs and lead times in just a few clicks, which makes compiling and sending out reliable quotes much easier.
What kind of results have your customers in the chemical ctor achieved with MRPeasy?
Our customers have seen significant results from traceability to complete inventory control and higher profits. For example, Bernard Laboratories from the US reduced administrative overhead and became more profitable after implementing MRPeasy.
What makes MRPeasy different from other ERP/MRP solutions in the market, particularly for chemical manufacturers?
MRPeasy stands out by offering powerful features such as actual costing and traceability while keeping the system easy to use and affordable. Many ERP systems are either too complex or too expensive for small and medium-sized businesses. With MRPeasy, companies get a solution that’s quick to implement, intuitive to use, and designed to grow with them.
