ERP for plastic industry manufacturers
QT9™ ERP is geared toward making your plastic manufacturing more efficient and paperless, with modules included for nearly every business function. QT9 ERP is an intuitive platform with all of the traceability and inventory control with barcoding needed for the manufacturing industry.

What is a plastics ERP?
Connect every team in your plastic manufacturing business
Get better bill of material management, inventory alerts and even links to quality management software.
Automate Compliance
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Complete audit trail of records
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Full inspection capability
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Support ISO 9001 and other standards
Control Inventory
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Physical inventory app
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Lot and serial traceability
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Barcode inventory for accuracy
Streamline Operations
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Bill of Material revision control
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Visual production scheduling
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Shop floor management
Reporting & Analytics
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Filter, summarize and export data
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Performance dashboards
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Custom reporting
Purchasing & Planning
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Reorder points and lead times
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MRP and forecasting capability
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PO inspections and approvals
Third-Party Integration
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Accounting link to QuickBooks
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Accounting link to Sage 50
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Integration with Qt9 QMS
QT9 ERP seamlessly integrates with QT9's quality management software suite
Automatically sync your suppliers, customers, and products across QT9 ERP and QT9 QMS and experience a unified system for managing quality and business operations.
Non-Conformance & CAPA Management

Non-conformance and CAPA management
Nonconforming product records and corrective actions can be created in QT9 QMS right from event-driven actions in QT9 ERP. These include PO receiving, inspection and history, as well as from the Jobs/Manufacturing and customer sales and service areas. By giving users the ability to create non-conformance and CAPA records from the ERP, there is full data transfer and permanent linking to your QMS records in the ERP, saving time and maintaining historical data about quality actions in your ERP.
Supplier & Vendor Management

Supplier and vendor management
QT9 ERP maintains supplier records, while QT9 QMS tracks supplier quality performance and audits. Supplier-related nonconformances, engineering changes, audits and other quality processes in QT9 QMS sync with vendor records in QT9 ERP to ensure compliance.
Document Control & Revision Management

Document control and revision management
QT9 QMS document control links with QT9 ERP to ensure only approved, up-to-date documents (e.g., SOPs, work instructions) are accessible for production, engineering and quality teams.
QT9 QMS documents can be approved as part of QT9 ERP Bill of Materials and enable seamless passthrough to the Shop Floor Manager. This gives production-floor employees access to the latest approved work instructions and other controlled documents.
Production & Purchasing Inspections

Production and purchasing inspections
Work orders and production processes in QT9 ERP can create quality inspections in QT9 QMS, transferring the proper manufacturing data to the inspection record.
PO receiving can generate the proper QT9 QMS inspection record for your supplier and material-specific inspections.
Customer Complaints & Returns (RMA Process)

Customer complaints and returns (RMA process)
Customer returns in QT9 ERP have the ability to generate customer complaints and feedback records in QT9 QMS, creating a seamless customer service and quality experience.
Root cause analysis in QT9 QMS feeds into ERP adjustments for inventory, production and supplier performance.

Non-conformance and CAPA management
Nonconforming product records and corrective actions can be created in QT9 QMS right from event-driven actions in QT9 ERP. These include PO receiving, inspection and history, as well as from the Jobs/Manufacturing and customer sales and service areas. By giving users the ability to create non-conformance and CAPA records from the ERP, there is full data transfer and permanent linking to your QMS records in the ERP, saving time and maintaining historical data about quality actions in your ERP.

Supplier and vendor management
QT9 ERP maintains supplier records, while QT9 QMS tracks supplier quality performance and audits. Supplier-related nonconformances, engineering changes, audits and other quality processes in QT9 QMS sync with vendor records in QT9 ERP to ensure compliance.

Document control and revision management
QT9 QMS document control links with QT9 ERP to ensure only approved, up-to-date documents (e.g., SOPs, work instructions) are accessible for production, engineering and quality teams.
QT9 QMS documents can be approved as part of QT9 ERP Bill of Materials and enable seamless passthrough to the Shop Floor Manager. This gives production-floor employees access to the latest approved work instructions and other controlled documents.

Production and purchasing inspections
Work orders and production processes in QT9 ERP can create quality inspections in QT9 QMS, transferring the proper manufacturing data to the inspection record.
PO receiving can generate the proper QT9 QMS inspection record for your supplier and material-specific inspections.

Customer complaints and returns (RMA process)
Customer returns in QT9 ERP have the ability to generate customer complaints and feedback records in QT9 QMS, creating a seamless customer service and quality experience.
Root cause analysis in QT9 QMS feeds into ERP adjustments for inventory, production and supplier performance.
Simplify plastic manufacturing traceability
Streamline how manufacturers share, access and collaborate across roles, departments and locations. QT9 ERP for the plastics industry provides a central place for all plastic manufacturing operations in a user-friendly, cloud-based platform.


Digitize plastics manufacturing workflows
Get rid of manual Excel spreadsheets and go paperless with QT9 ERP for the plastics industry. The complete transactional audit trails and lot/serial traceability available with QT9 ERP allow you and your team to identify inefficiencies so you can quickly make adjustments.
Track and display what's most important
Create dynamic dashboards and use custom fields to track the information that is most important to your plastics manufacturing company. With QT9 ERP, your team can stay focused on its goals, responsibilities and tasks — no matter when or where they work.

Frequently Asked Questions
How does ERP software help plastic manufacturing?
ERP software can be an end-to-end system for plastic manufacturing, providing the tools manufacturers need to meet modern day challenges most efficiently. Features, such as dynamically populated data, automated workflows and centralized information, help manage complex processes like extrusion, injection molding, and recycling with real-time visibility and control, eliminating repetitive manual tasks, improving accuracy and ensuring everyone is on the same page.
Key applications for plastic manufacturers include:
- Supplier management
- Shop floor management
- Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
- Inventory management
- Inspections
- Maintenance
- Bill of Materials (BOM) management
Can ERP software help plastic manufacturers with regulatory compliance?
Absolutely. 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 to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
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 more specific regulatory applications, such as document control and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) management.
How much does a plastic manufacturing ERP system cost?
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.
Can QT9 ERP work for small plastic manufacturing operations?
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.
Is the QT9 ERP system validated or does it support validation?
Yes, QT9 ERP is fully validated and provides free continuous validation. This means that QT9 ERP has already rigorously tested and documented that our ERP performs as intended and meets FDA 21 CFR Part 11, Part 211 and Part 820 regulatory requirements, and is ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified.
How does the ERP support risk management and traceability?
QT9 ERP software supports risk management and traceability through an integrated suite of tools designed to streamline and integrate processes and data accuracy, and enhance visibility across operations. More specifically, QT9 ERP offers:
- Batch, lot and serial number tracking
- Integrated inventory control
- Supplier management applications
- End-to-end traceability
- Seamless integration with QT9 QMS software
What are QT9 ERPs integration capabilities?
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.
Can QT9 ERP handle multi-site, multi-country operations?
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.
Is QT9 ERP scalable?
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
Is QT9 ERP available in the cloud or on-premise?
Both! QT9 ERP offers both on-premise and cloud-based solutions. Customers can choose the platform that works best forthem from three options:
- Desktop Cloud: QT9 ERP is installed on the client’s Windows PC with an internet connection to their data.
- Web Purchase: Our on-premise solution, where QT9 ERP is installed locally on the client’s web server.
- Web Subscription: This is a cloud-based ERP subscription hosted on QT9’s servers and accessed via the internet and a web browser.
What type of training and support is included?
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
What kind of reporting or dashboard analytics are available?
QT9 ERP seamlessly integrates with the QT9 Business Intelligence (BI) tool, which transforms complex data into more user-friendly visualizations that make it easier to uncover insights and optimize performance. Drag-and-drop functionality makes it easy to create customized dashboards and reports from real-time data.
Why choose QT9 ERP for your plastics manufacturing?
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 eBR/eMBR
- 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
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