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ERPNext for the Polymer Industry

For compounders, masterbatch producers and resin manufacturers who need tight control over formulations, batches and quality.

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Every batch traceable, from raw material to dispatch

Polymer and compounding businesses work with formulations, not just parts lists. A small change in a filler or additive changes the cost and the quality of the batch. Customers often ask for test results with every shipment.

ERPNext keeps formulations under version control, links every finished batch to the raw material batches used, and records lab results against each lot. When a customer raises a complaint, you can trace the batch in minutes.

Common problems we see

Formulation changes not recorded, so old and new costs get mixed up
No link between a finished lot and the raw material lots used
Test results kept in separate lab registers
Customers asking for certificates of analysis with every dispatch
Process loss and moisture loss not accounted for

How ERPNext helps polymers businesses

Standard ERPNext features, set up for the way your industry works.

Formulation as BOM

Store each grade's formulation as a bill of materials. Keep old versions for reference and mark one as the default for production.

Batch traceability

Each finished batch records the raw material batches that went into it. You can trace forward to customers and backward to suppliers.

Lab testing

Create inspection templates with parameters like MFI, density or colour values. Record results against each batch before it is released.

Certificate of analysis

Print test results for a batch on your own format and send it with the delivery note.

Batch costing

See the actual cost of each batch based on material used, process loss and overheads.

Hazard and storage details

Keep handling notes, shelf life and storage conditions on the item, so the store team has the right information.

Modules we usually set up

Read more about the ERPNext modules that matter most here.

Manufacturing Bill of Materials Quality Stock Management Procurement Accounting GST Compliance Financial Reports

How we implement ERPNext

Understand your process

We meet your team and map how orders, stock and money move today.

Set up and customise

We configure ERPNext and add the fields, reports and rules your industry needs.

Move data and train

We import masters and opening balances, often from Tally or Excel, and train each team.

Go live and support

We stay with you through the first month-end and offer support plans after that.

Frequently asked questions

Can we keep formulations confidential?

Yes. Role permissions let you hide BOM details from users who do not need them, while still letting them run production.

Can ERPNext print a certificate of analysis?

Yes. We create a print format that pulls test results from the quality inspection linked to the batch.

How is this different from your plastic industry setup?

Plastic converters mainly track machines, moulds and pieces. Polymer producers need formulations, batches and lab data. We set up ERPNext differently for each.