ERP for the food and beverage industry

Food and beverage manufacturers need an ERP system that goes beyond standard ERP functions to include automations that optimize tasks such as recipe management, expiration dates, batch traceability, shelf-life, food safety and regulatory compliance.  

While a standard ERP offers financial and accounting, sales, procurement, manufacturing and customer applications, the best ERP for food and beverage producers also includes industry-specific features, such as: 

• Electronic batch records 
• Lot traceability 
• Supplier management 
• Advanced inventory control 
• Compliance management 
• Reporting and analytics 
• Cloud-based and mobile access 
• Customer communications 

ERP software provides a built-in audit trail by digitally capturing material and production data, often in real time. This data can be used for regulatory reporting as well as forecasting and analytics. The ERP should help you meet FDA, USDA, FSMA, GFSI and HACCP requirements and provide tools for audit readiness, traceability and documentation. 

QT9 ERP offers Electronic Batch Records (eBRs and eMBRs), barcoding, and lot and serial tracking and traceability, which supports the ability to locate product or materials in the event of a recall. QT9 ERP also seamlessly integrates with QT9 QMS quality management software, which provides specific regulatory applications, such as document control and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) management. 

ERP costs vary depending on the size of your business, specific needs and platform required. There are a wide variety of pricing packages available from ERP software vendors as well. Important factors to be aware of include: 

• Cloud-based vs. on-premise: Cloud-based ERP delivery is generally more affordable and eliminates the need for dedicated on-site resources. 

• Licensing structure: There are a variety of licensing models used by ERP software vendors. Be sure you know how many users are covered by a license and what type of access plans are available. Some vendors offer read-only access at a discount.  

•  Additional fees: Be sure you ask about any other extra costs, such as for training, implementation or data transfer. 

QT9 ERP is a great solution for small business manufacturing. It offers end-to-end manufacturing and office applications at an affordable price, without the surprise of hidden fees. All 17 modules come standard as does training and implementation. Manufacturing modules include: 

• Manufacturing Management 
• Shop Floor Management 
• Bill of Materials 
• MRP 
• Inspections 
• Supplier Management 
• Plus More 

ERP systems support allergen tracking and labeling by tightly integrating ingredient data, formulation control, production scheduling, inventory traceability and automated labeling. This ensures that products are accurately labeled, cross-contamination is minimized and companies remain compliant with global food and safety regulations.

QT9’s integrated applications provide advanced tools for monitoring and labeling allergens, including Bill of Materials (BOM) management, full batch and lot traceability, electronic batch records, and easy barcoding and labeling.

Yes, QT9 ERP enables lot tracking and gives users the ability to control every revision of their Bill of Materials (BOM), making it easy to find who placed an order, when it was manufactured and exactly what materials were used.

QT9 ERP’s barcoding capabilities can accurately scan in material inventory, track inventory movement and enforce inventory rules, including requiring signoffs upon use.

In addition to full integration between business processes through its applications, QT9 ERP offers seamless integration with QT9 QMS quality management software, which offers end-to-end regulatory and quality compliance tools, such as document control and CAPA management.

QT9 ERP also offers easy integration of its Business Intelligence tool, which provides advanced analytic capabilities that help manufacturers identify trends and optimize performance.

Yes, QT9 ERP provides a multi-site, multi-company architecture designed to connect data, users and operations across locations, departments or companies. Manage global initiatives from anywhere and be more productive and consistent across operations.

QT9 ERP is highly scalable, designed to easily grow with your business’ needs, whether they be growth, expansion or increased data volume. Our cloud-based architecture offers:

• Unlimited data
• 17+ integrated applications
• Ability to adopt applications as needed
• Easy addition of more users and locations
• Global accessibility

Both! QT9 ERP offers both on-premise and cloud-based solutions. Customers can choose the platform that works best for them from three options:

1. Desktop Cloud: QT9 ERP is installed on the client’s Windows PC with an internet connection to their data.
2. Web Purchase: Our on-premise solution, where QT9 ERP is installed locally on the client’s web server.
3. Web Subscription: Cloud-based ERP subscription hosted on QT9’s servers and access via the internet and a web browser.

QT9 offers award-winning support services, including:

• Unlimited training, from onboarding to refreshers
• Unlimited support, including implementation and software optimization
• QT9 ERP Help Center, self-service support available 24/7
• Fully validated platform
• Free software updates
• Professional services for accounting and operations

QT9 ERP is a comprehensive system that can work for any size company, improving efficiency and accuracy through integrated data and automated operations. 

QT9 ERP provides more than 17 modules as part of its standard offering, as well as easy access to data and analytics to help businesses make the best decisions for moving forward. 

With QT9 ERP you get: 

• 17+ modules, including eDHR/eDMR  
• Customer, compliance, supplier and physical inventory web portals 
• Lot and serial number tracking and inventory control 
• Tailored customer support 
• Real-time reporting with mobile accessibility 
• Seamless integration with QT9 QMS quality and compliance software

Reach out today for a demonstration or to get started with a free trial.