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# Best Chemical Manufacturing Software of 2026

Updated November 10, 2026

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### [Acumatica Cloud ERP](/manufacturing/acumatica-manufacturing-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.4/5
- Reviews: 243
- Best for: Small businesses
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Acumatica Cloud ERP is a comprehensive business management system. It caters to a variety of industries, such as finance, manufacturing, construction, distribution, and retail,

[Read more](/manufacturing/acumatica-manufacturing-profile/)

##### What users love

- Flexible customization for workflows
- Robust third-party integrations support
- User-friendly and intuitive interface

##### To take in mind

- Significant costs for small businesses

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Inventory Auditing: 5/5
- HR Management: 5/5
- Multi-Company: 5/5
- Manufacturing Planning: 5/5

[See all features](/manufacturing/acumatica-manufacturing-profile/#key-features)

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### [Sage X3](/manufacturing/sage-x3-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.4/5
- Reviews: 176
- Best for: Value for money
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Sage X3 is a powerful ERP software solution designed for midsized national and global manufacturers, distributors, and after-sales providers and can establish a foundation for your

[Read more](/manufacturing/sage-x3-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Supplier Management: 5/5
- Multiple Projects: 5/5
- Serial Number Tracking: 5/5
- Profit/Loss Statement: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Data Visualization: 1/5
- Performance Metrics: 1/5
- Real-Time Reporting: 1/5
- Enterprise Asset Management: 1.8/5

[See all features](/manufacturing/sage-x3-profile/#key-features)

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### [BatchMaster ERP](/product/551248-BatchMaster/)

- Overall rating: 4.4/5
- Reviews: 17
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

BatchMaster is an AI-powered ERP for small and mid-market process manufacturers. Purpose-built and scalable, it gives formula-based manufacturers in food and beverage, chemicals,

[Read more](/product/551248-BatchMaster/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Order Management: 5/5
- Quality Control: 5/5
- Inventory Auditing: 5/5
- Data Import/Export: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Production Scheduling: 2/5
- AI Copilot: 3/5

[See all features](/product/551248-BatchMaster/#key-features)

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### [MRPeasy](/manufacturing/mrpeasy-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.5/5
- Reviews: 173
- Starting price: $49.00/month
- Best for: Ease of use
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

MRPeasy is a versatile cloud-based ERP system for small and scaling companies (perfect for up to 200 employees). The software offers a complete ERP solution with robust production

[Read more](/manufacturing/mrpeasy-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Alerts/Notifications: 5/5
- Multi-Currency: 5/5
- Parts Management: 5/5
- Kitting: 5/5

[See all features](/manufacturing/mrpeasy-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Starter

- Price: $49.00/month
- Users beyond 10 - it increases to $79/10 users

##### Professional

- Price: $69.00/month
- Cloud based plan that includes free updates

##### Enterprise

- Price: $99.00/month
- Most popular plan

[See full pricing details](/manufacturing/mrpeasy-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Intellect QMS AI](/manufacturing/intellect-eqms-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.6/5
- Reviews: 115
- Best for: Customer support
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Intellect's AI-powered quality management system (QMS) and frontline execution solution has deep experience in manufacturing. 

Built to support quality processes, operational

[Read more](/manufacturing/intellect-eqms-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Document Coding & Control: 5/5
- Defect Tracking: 5/5
- Compliance Tracking: 5/5
- Traceability: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Dashboard: 2.5/5
- Risk Assessment: 3/5
- Equipment Management: 4/5

[See all features](/manufacturing/intellect-eqms-profile/#key-features)

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### [Deacom ERP](/manufacturing/deacom-erp-profile/)

- Overall rating: 3.7/5
- Reviews: 10
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Founded in 1995, DEACOM ERP specializes in the process manufacturing industry and supports mid-sized as well as large chemical manufacturers. We often recommend it to companies

[Read more](/manufacturing/deacom-erp-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Financial Reporting: 5/5
- Financial Management: 5/5
- Accounting: 4/5
- Activity Dashboard: 3/5

##### Worst rated features

- Manufacturing Planning: 1/5
- Reporting/Analytics: 1/5
- Expense Tracking: 2/5
- Enterprise Asset Management: 2/5

[See all features](/manufacturing/deacom-erp-profile/#key-features)

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### [TrakSYS](/manufacturing/traksys-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.5/5
- Reviews: 39
- Starting price: $1,999.00/year
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

TrakSYS is a modular, enterprise Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) solution platform that enables you to optimize the way you run your manufacturing operations. The TrakSYS

[Read more](/manufacturing/traksys-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Capacity Planning: 5/5
- Inventory Management: 5/5
- Order Management: 5/5
- Scheduling: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Preventive Maintenance: 4/5

[See all features](/manufacturing/traksys-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Essentials

- Price: $1,999.00/year
- Core tools for single-plant KPI management.

##### Growth

- Price: $4,999.00/year
- Enhanced data and analytics for scaling digital operations.

##### Premier

- Price: $10,999.00/year
- Advanced MES use cases with many integrations.

[See full pricing details](/manufacturing/traksys-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Datacor ERP](/inventory-management/chempax-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.3/5
- Reviews: 78
- Starting price: $4,000.00one time
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Datacor ERP (formerly Chempax) is an integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) application designed specifically for chemical process

[Read more](/inventory-management/chempax-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Material Requirements Planning: 5/5
- Safety Management: 5/5
- Serial Number Tracking: 5/5
- Chemical Management: 5/5

[See all features](/inventory-management/chempax-profile/#key-features)

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### [IFS Cloud ERP](/product/3243-IFS-Manufacturing/)

- Overall rating: 3.9/5
- Reviews: 30
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Available

#### Overview

IFS Cloud is a composable enterprise software platform unifying Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), and Field Service Management (FSM) in a

[Read more](/product/3243-IFS-Manufacturing/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Preventive Maintenance: 5/5
- Reporting/Analytics: 4.7/5
- Time & Expense Tracking: 4.7/5
- Task Scheduling: 4.5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Supply Chain Management: 1/5
- Project Management: 4/5
- Work Order Management: 4/5

[See all features](/product/3243-IFS-Manufacturing/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Basic

- Price: Custom
- Pricing available upon request

[See full pricing details](/product/3243-IFS-Manufacturing/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Katana Cloud Inventory](/manufacturing/katana-mrp-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.6/5
- Reviews: 171
- Starting price: $1,500.00/month
- Best for: Features
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Designed for businesses in electronics, furnishing, food & beverage, cosmetics and other industries, Katana is a cloud-based manufacturing solution that helps manage sales,

[Read more](/manufacturing/katana-mrp-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Material Requirements Planning: 5/5
- Check-in/Check-out: 5/5
- SKU/UPC Codes: 5/5
- Drag & Drop: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Monitoring: 1/5

[See all features](/manufacturing/katana-mrp-profile/#key-features)

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### [Sutton](/product/449762-Digit/)

- Overall rating: 5.0/5
- Reviews: 20
- Starting price: $400.00/month
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Sutton (formerly Digit Software) is an AI-native operating system built for companies that manage physical operations, from manufacturing and inventory to distribution and beyond.

[Read more](/product/449762-Digit/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Bill of Materials: 5/5
- Purchase Order Management: 5/5
- Item Management: 5/5
- Reporting & Statistics: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Mobile Access: 3.5/5
- Shipping Labels: 4/5
- Cost Tracking: 4/5

[See all features](/product/449762-Digit/#key-features)

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### [Intuiflow](/scm/dbr-plus-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.8/5
- Reviews: 21
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Intuiflow by Algo helps manufacturers and distributors hold service levels with less inventory, fewer expedites, and schedules that stay put.

Proven results across 130+ customers:

[Read more](/scm/dbr-plus-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Quality Management: 5/5
- Inventory Replenishment: 5/5
- Production Scheduling: 5/5
- Inventory Management: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Strategic Planning: 2/5
- Forecasting: 3/5
- Automated Scheduling: 3/5
- Material Requirements Planning: 4/5

[See all features](/scm/dbr-plus-profile/#key-features)

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### [MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence](/manufacturing/mastercontrol-manufacturing-excellence-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.5/5
- Reviews: 213
- Starting price: $1,000.00/month
- Best for: Traceability
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Manufacturing Execution System—Simplified with Life Sciences-Specialized AI. 
MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence (Mx) is an AI-driven digital manufacturing platform made to

[Read more](/manufacturing/mastercontrol-manufacturing-excellence-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Real-Time Data: 5/5
- Shop Floor Management: 5/5
- Activity Dashboard: 5/5
- MES: 5/5

[See all features](/manufacturing/mastercontrol-manufacturing-excellence-profile/#key-features)

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### [Guidewheel](/manufacturing/safi-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.9/5
- Reviews: 8
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Guidewheel is the practical operating platform 500+ manufacturers use to turn what's happening on the plant floor into decisions that move the P&L, in real time.

Manufacturing is

[Read more](/manufacturing/safi-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Alerts/Notifications: 5/5
- Status Tracking: 5/5
- Activity Dashboard: 5/5
- Real-Time Reporting: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- API: 2/5
- Collaboration Tools: 2.5/5
- Quality Management: 3/5
- MES: 3/5

[See all features](/manufacturing/safi-profile/#key-features)

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### [Axolt](/manufacturing/erp-mark-7-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.8/5
- Reviews: 8
- Starting price: $50.00/month
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Axolt helps growing businesses manage inventory, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, finance, procurement, and order operations directly inside Salesforce.

Many companies

[Read more](/manufacturing/erp-mark-7-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Traceability: 5/5
- Barcode/Ticket Scanning: 5/5
- Returns Management: 5/5
- Product Identification: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Customizable Reports: 4/5
- Bills of Material: 4/5
- Workflow Management: 4/5

[See all features](/manufacturing/erp-mark-7-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Basic

- Price: $50.00/month

[See full pricing details](/manufacturing/erp-mark-7-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [SmartMon ](/manufacturing/smartmon-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.8/5
- Reviews: 16
- Starting price: €70.00
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

SmartMon is a platform that combines features of a MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) system to optimize the efficiency and quality of

[Read more](/manufacturing/smartmon-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Real-Time Monitoring: 5/5
- Monitoring: 5/5
- Data Visualization: 5/5
- Real-Time Reporting: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Production Management: 4/5

[See all features](/manufacturing/smartmon-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Basic

- Price: €70.00

[See full pricing details](/manufacturing/smartmon-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [BEAS](/manufacturing/beas-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.4/5
- Reviews: 5
- Starting price: $10,000.00
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Beas Manufacturing by Boyum IT Solutions is a manufacturing solution built for SAP Business One. It covers the full production process, from quotation and pre-costing to planning,

[Read more](/manufacturing/beas-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Bills of Material: 5/5
- Order Management: 5/5
- Quotes/Estimates: 5/5
- Accounting Integration: 4.5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Production Scheduling: 4/5
- Quality Management: 4/5

[See all features](/manufacturing/beas-profile/#key-features)

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### [SAP S/4HANA Cloud](/accounting/sap-s-4hana-cloud-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.3/5
- Reviews: 358
- Best for: Enterprise businesses
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a cloud-based and on-premise enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution. It is suitable for small, midsize and large businesses in industries such as

[Read more](/accounting/sap-s-4hana-cloud-profile/)

##### What users love

- Robust real-time data handling
- Versatile business system connectivity
- Comprehensive financial process automation

##### To take in mind

- Challenging and unintuitive interface
- Steep learning and onboarding demands
- Occasional lag and slow response

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Dashboard: 5/5
- Enterprise Asset Management: 5/5
- Portfolio Management: 5/5
- Integrated Business Operations: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- BOM Creation: 2.3/5
- Distribution Management: 4/5
- Cost Tracking: 4/5
- Collaboration Tools: 4/5

[See all features](/accounting/sap-s-4hana-cloud-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Plan

- Price: Custom
- Pricing available upon request
- Pricing not available

[See full pricing details](/accounting/sap-s-4hana-cloud-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Accolade](/manufacturing/accolade-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4/5
- Reviews: 1
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Accolade is an innovation management software designed to help organizations streamline cross-functional collaboration and daily workflows across all departments. It is suitable

[Read more](/manufacturing/accolade-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Workflow Management: 5/5
- Resource Management: 5/5
- Reporting & Statistics: 5/5
- Milestone Tracking: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Communication Management: 4/5

[See all features](/manufacturing/accolade-profile/#key-features)

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### [Infor CloudSuites (M3)](/manufacturing/infor-m3-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.3/5
- Reviews: 38
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Infor M3 is a cloud-based ERP solution for global manufacturers and distributors with complex value chains. It offers analytics for multi-company, multi-country, and multi-site

[Read more](/manufacturing/infor-m3-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Distribution Management: 5/5
- Import/Export Management: 5/5
- Supply Chain Management: 5/5
- Manufacturing Planning: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Mobile Access: 1/5
- Quality Control: 1/5

[See all features](/manufacturing/infor-m3-profile/#key-features)

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### [Asprova](/manufacturing/asprova-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.9/5
- Reviews: 9
- Starting price: ¥15,000.00one time
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Asprova APS is a production scheduling system designed for factories, enabling high-speed creation of multi-product and multi-process production schedules. It offers seamless

[Read more](/manufacturing/asprova-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Scheduling: 5/5
- Reporting/Analytics: 5/5
- Drag & Drop: 5/5
- Automated Scheduling: 5/5

[See all features](/manufacturing/asprova-profile/#key-features)

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### [Mar-Kov](/manufacturing/markov-profile/)

- Overall rating: 5/5
- Reviews: 7
- Starting price: CA$159.00/month
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Mar-Kov provides the best manufacturing software for batch and process manufacturers in the market.  Companies turn to Mar-Kov when:

•	Their business outgrows excel sheets and are

[Read more](/manufacturing/markov-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Reporting/Analytics: 5/5
- Recall Management: 5/5
- Production Management: 5/5
- Order Management: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Cost Tracking: 4/5

[See all features](/manufacturing/markov-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Basic

- Price: CA$159.00/month

[See full pricing details](/manufacturing/markov-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [LogicBox](/crm/logicbox-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.5/5
- Reviews: 48
- Starting price: $55.00/month
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Logicbox is cloud-based business management software that is suitable for small to midsize companies in a variety of industries.


It offers a suite of business management

[Read more](/crm/logicbox-profile/)

#### Pricing

##### Simple Pricing

- Price: $55.00/month
- The plan may charge a certain set up fees.

[See full pricing details](/crm/logicbox-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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In this buyers guide, we'll cover:

-   [What is Chemical Manufacturing Software?](#WhatisChemicalManufacturingSoftware)
    
-   [Benefits of Chemical Manufacturing software](#BenefitsofChemicalManufacturingsoftware)
    

## What is Chemical Manufacturing Software?

Chemical manufacturing software is an inventory, resource, and order management program designed specifically for chemical manufacturers. The software will support the strict security, compliance, and sensitive material handling requirements in this industry.

## Benefits of Chemical Manufacturing software

A chemical manufacturing software supports the business across the lifecycle of the products produced and sold. Here are 3 key business problems a chemical manufacturing system can help alleviate.

**1****.** **Compliance documentation**

Not only are chemical manufacturers regulated, the regulating agencies vary depending on the chemicals produced. The ATF, DEA, FSIS, EPA or FDA may be involved. Most likely, more than one agency will require compliance documentation.

**2****.** **Inventory management**

The ingredients or the finished products may be controlled substances. Inventory storage can be problematic with chemicals. Some have particular storage requirements regarding temperature or humidity. Others should not be stored in combination, like chlorine and ammonia. Many chemicals have a limited shelf life. Some chemicals have strict regulations concerning disposal. Even shipping is regulated in many cases. The inventory system should assist with all of these issues.

**3****.** **Order entry and fulfillment**

If the chemicals are restricted, the order entry system must identify the customer securely. The required material safety data sheets (MSDSes) must be enclosed. The shipping labels must include any required warnings. The receiving system should mirror the order entry and fulfillment systems. The vendor should be securely identified. The vendor should issue an advance shipping notice (ASN). Any discrepancies should be identified by the system and sent to management so that the appropriate authorities are notified.

## Common Features of Chemical Manufacturing Software

Chemical manufacturers should examine the following functions to meet their unique requirements:

| Feature | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Available to promise, Capable to promise | Available to promise (ATP) and capable to promise (CTP) are measures of manufacturing capacity. The system should calculate the ATP and CTP for any stock item, accounting for ingredients on hand and any work in process. |
| MSDS handling | OSHA requires that the MSDS for a product be delivered by the seller, but only for certain customers. The system should have a repository of all MSDSes. The fulfillment system, based on information from the CRM system, should identify (or produce) any required data sheets for packing. |
| Integration with ERP | If the chemical manufacturing facility is part of a larger operation, the manufacturing software must integrate with the parent software. It can either be a set of modules of an ERP system or or it can pass required transaction data. |
| Lot tracing and recall management | Each lot must be identified and tracked. The ingredients of each batch must be tied to their individual batch number as well. |
| Recall management | Recalls are initiated for two reasons. First, a problem in the process causes a product to become tainted or contaminated. Second, an ingredient is tainted or contaminated. In either case, the system needs to identify all of the affected batches and the customers that received those batches. |
| Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) compliance | The system should support reporting for Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) management, in accordance with HACCP Principle 7: “Establish record-keeping and documentation procedures.” |
| ATF compliance | If a chemical manufacturer makes explosives or any of the components used in explosives, it is subject to ATF oversight. The Safe Explosives Act, among others, details required compliance reporting, including reporting theft and loss. |
| FDA compliance | If a chemical manufacturer makes products that are used in the manufacturing of food or drugs, the compounds may be regulated by the FDA. The system should provide all compliance reporting and support the petitioning process. The system should maintain records in compliance with the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002. |
| Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) compliance | If the chemical manufacturer makes products for agricultural purposes, it may be subject to FSIS-specific sections of HACCP, sections 326.6(b) and 381.606(b). The system should maintain records as mandated under section 417.5. |
| DEA compliance | If the chemical manufacturer makes products or uses ingredients regulated under the Controlled Substances Act, it is subject to oversight from the DEA. The system should document compliance with the act and have access to a current database of controlled substances, regulated chemicals and analogues. |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) compliance | If the chemical manufacturer makes or uses products listed under the Toxic Substance Control Act, the substance may be regulated by the EPA. The system should maintain all compliant records as well as preparing a pre-manufacture notice (PMN) before a new compound is created. |
| Recipe management and batch sizing | The system should include recipe management, including ingredient substitution and batch scaling. In some cases, ingredients are encoded to keep the recipes secret. Advanced systems can size batches to quantities of ingredients in stock. |
| Quality assurance | The system should support quality assurance (QA) testing. The protocols should be documented and implemented through the software. The QA system should randomly identify samples for testing and compare test results against norms. Advanced systems will feature dashboards that will alert management to problems with quality. |
| Code of Federal Regulations 21 Part 11 compliance | Strictly speaking, no software package can be 21 CFR Part 11 compliant because the rule stipulates administrative and procedural controls as well as technical implementation for electronic and hybrid record keeping. However, it can support 21 CFR Part 11 by completely implementing the technical requirements. |
| Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) compliance | cGMP compliance is required for many regulatory agencies at the state and federal levels as well as for insurance purposes. The system should produce required compliance reports. |
| Yield variances | The system should track actual yield versus expected yield for each batch. The system should report excessive variance based on user-defined thresholds and indicate if variances are so large that regulating agencies should be notified. |
| Packing & drumming | The inventory system must be able to value and price items in different container sizes. It must also identify or generate suitable labels for containers. |
| Inventory storage planning | Some chemicals require a specific storage environment. Some are dangerous to store in combination. The inventory system and receiving systems should notify any special requirements. Advanced systems will have three-dimensional models of the storage areas for products and ingredients and automatically check for potential storage issues. |
| Expiration tracking | Both chemical ingredients and chemical products can have limited shelf lives. The system needs to track expired and close-to-end-of-life inventory. |
| Shipping | Many chemicals have restrictions on shipping either via USPS or common carrier. The system should identify any special requirements and produce appropriate shipping labels. |

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### Related Chemical Manufacturing Software

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-   [Manufacturing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com/category/4704-manufacturing/)
-   [Manufacturing Inventory Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com/manufacturing/inventory-software-comparison/)