One of the biggest obstacles to growth for a modern distribution and process manufacturing business is inefficiency. Implementing an automated payments system not only improves productivity and saves time but greatly reduces the chance of errors.
Paying vendors can be a time-consuming and laborious process for your accounts payable team. Digitizing the AP workflow and automating the process provides a trusted, secure, and effective alternative.
Last year’s State of the Industry Report, produced in association with the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD), highlighted the impact of COVID-19 and the supply chain snarl-ups on the chemical distribution sector.
We all want to optimize performance and have our production processes run smoothly, right? So, how can a manufacturing execution system help, is it right for my business, and what are its core features and benefits?
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Florham Park NJ, March 7, 2022 - Datacor, Inc., a leading provider of process manufacturing and chemical distribution software, announces the acquisition of Format Solutions. Format Solutions specializes in the design, authoring and marketing of software for recipe optimization, ingredient allocation, operational efficiency and food and feed formulation solutions for the animal feed, aqua feed, pet food, human food, premix and other industries.
We've collected some of the most frequently asked questions as it pertains to ERP software for the chemical distribution and manufacturing industry. Have additional questions? Let us know!
Digitalization is transforming the efficiency and speed of manufacturing, as well as customer service. A digital, controlled process gives staff full visibility into operations. Quality software gives a business leverage to do more with less, also enabling better decision-making.
Several new products or enhancements on the Datacor product roadmap are set to launch this year. Increasing digitization of paper-based processes will improve productivity and workers’ health and safety. Datacor continues to strengthen its ERP platform for chemical manufacturers and distributors, ensuring customers’ ability to use data as a competitive advantage and drive business growth.
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a type of software that helps businesses organize and manage daily tasks and processes, ranging from procurement and supply chain operations to customer relationship and compliance. ERP is an essential tool for industrial manufacturing, helping users stay on top of their orders, inventory, and finances.
The use of real-time software to track and trace containers and other portable assets around the world is increasing as demand for goods continues to grow. Tracking by serial number ensures accurate identification. Data offers irrefutable evidence of a container’s lifecycle.
Florham Park, NJ – Datacor, Inc., a leading provider of process manufacturing and distribution software, is thrilled to announce that Sean O’Donnell, Chairman at Datacor, received the prestigious Affiliate Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD). He received the award today, November 11, 2021, during the Business Meeting at NACD’s 50th Annual Meeting, held in Aventura, Florida. This is only the first time in the 50-year history of the NACD that this esteemed award has been presented to an Affiliate member.
Florham Park NJ, November 2021 - Datacor, Inc., a leading provider of process manufacturing and chemical distribution software, announced the acquisition of Hazox Compliance Solutions, LLC, a company that provides regulatory reporting and SDS authoring software/services for the chemical industry. Used by chemical manufacturers and distributors to minimize environmental risks and achieve compliance with chemical reporting regulations across the world, this acquisition expands Datacor's services and expertise, supporting Datacor's mission of providing industry-specific software designed to solve common industry challenges.
Presenters: Jason Griffiths, Datacor; Jamie Snider, Zschimmer & Schwarz; Mark Penserini, Nvoicepay
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For the seventh consecutive year, Datacor, Inc., the leading provider of ERP and CRM software in the chemical distribution industry, has reaffirmed its commitment to the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) by renewing its platinum corporate sponsorship. In addition to the platinum level sponsorship, Datacor will continue to lend support to the monthly and quarterly economic newsletters, NACD Industry Watch and The Profitable Distributor, respectively. This partnership enhances NACD’s ability to provide valuable economic insights and forecasting to the membership.
Production scheduling is the process of planning, controlling, and optimizing work performed in a manufacturing process.
MRP software allows users to forecast how much feedstock is required to manufacture a product - helping to improve efficiency and productivity and meet ever-changing levels of demand. Effective demand planning helps to reduce the risk of over-ordering or underestimating supply needs to ensure that customers can source the products they need whenever they need them.
As a leading software provider these past four decades, Datacor’s products have become synonymous with the process manufacturing and chemical distribution industries.
Florham Park NJ, August 2021 - Today, Datacor, Inc., a leading provider of process manufacturing and chemical distribution software, announced the acquisition of Chemstations, a company that provides process simulation software called CHEMCAD. Used by chemical engineers to design, test and optimize chemical processes, this purchase expands Datacor's offerings and aligns with Datacor's strategy of providing industry-specific software for each employee of a process manufacturer.
Florham Park, NJ- July 2021 – Today, Datacor, Inc., a leading provider of process manufacturing and chemical distribution software, announced the acquisition of INFONETICS, a leading provider of software solutions to the welding supply and industrial gas industry. Datacor has established a strong presence in this market through its industry-specific ERP, CRM and container tracking software solutions with the purchase of TrackAbout in 2019. The acquisition of INFONETICS will expand Datacor’s offerings and is aligned with Datacor’s strategy to become the leader in business software for the industrial gas and welding supply industry.
Enterprise Resource Planning, or ERP, can help companies automate their entire operations in just one system – from finance/accounting through to manufacturing, procurement, sales, logistics and even human resources.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software is a powerful tool that provides users with real-time insight of how they interact with their clients. Data collected across an organization is stored in a secure central system, allowing employees to instantly access and interpret information about their customers, suppliers, products, and services.
Material Requirement – or Resources – Planning (MRP) is essentially about demand planning. Computer-based MRP reporting can forecast how much raw materials a company needs to make the volume of product it expects to sell to customers.
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic forced chemical manufacturers and distributors to quickly reassess how they operated.
When: May 12-13, 2021
Where: InterAXions Event Hub
Presenters: Datacor
Virtual User Conference
If you work in the chemical and process manufacturing industry, you know how important Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) are to your business. They provide crucial information about the safety and handling of hazardous chemicals and help you stay compliant with government regulations.
Achieving manufacturing operational excellence is important to most chemical and process manufacturers—but what does this look like in practice? Between fulfilling orders, maintaining compliance and keeping customers happy, it can be hard to gauge the impact of operational changes and know where to invest your time and resources to make improvements.
Lot tracking and traceability is a key best practice in inventory management. In fact, enabling lot control is one of the first things we recommend to new users of the Datacor enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
When: Wednesday, February 17, 2021; 1:00 PM ET
Where: Webcast
Presenters: Jason Griffiths, Datacor; Jim Wright, Nvoicepay
Complimentary Webinar
Master Production Scheduling, or the Master Production Schedule (MPS), is a crucial component of chemical and process manufacturing. In order to meet deadlines and fulfill orders, companies in these sectors need to plan ahead — but not just any tools will do.
For the sixth consecutive year, Datacor, Inc., the leading provider of ERP and CRM software in the chemical distribution industry, has reaffirmed its commitment to the NACD by renewing its platinum corporate sponsorship. In addition to the platinum level sponsorship, Datacor is now lending its support to the monthly and quarterly economic newsletters, NACD Industry Watch and The Profitable Distributor, respectively. This partnership enhances NACD’s ability to provide valuable economic insights and forecasting to the membership.
Your business has a lot of moving parts: from accounting and payroll to production and distribution. Every activity within the company and each piece of data gathered externally from customers, suppliers and business partners must be recorded. To make informed decisions, your entire company needs access to that data — but how can you manage it all while still handling day-to-day tasks?
Today, customers and businesses across industry sectors want to support the circular economy: a “green” economy that prioritizes sustainability, conservation and efficiency initiatives. The chemical industry is committed to promoting these efforts, and Datacor ERP can help customers establish best practices and business processes that reduce their footprint and maximize the lifetime of key resources. In this post, we’ll show you how.
Florham Park, NJ – Datacor, Inc., a leading provider of process manufacturing and distribution software, is thrilled to announce that Daniel P. McCusker, Vice President of Sales for Datacor, was named the 2020 Affiliate of the Year by the National Association of Chemical Distributors during their 49th Annual Meeting, held virtually this week. The award recognizes a NACD Affiliate member who makes significant contributions of time and talent for the betterment of the chemical distribution industry, who contributes special achievements in chemical distribution, or who provides outstanding service to fellow NACD members or Affiliates.
Chemical and process manufacturers need to purchase chemicals to produce products for nearly every industry sector worldwide — from agriculture to automotive to pharmaceuticals and cannabis. Establishing a clear chemical procurement procedure can help your company stay compliant, streamline operations and better serve customers. But where do you start?
The chemical distribution and manufacturing industry is constantly changing, and keeping up with regulatory requirements can be challenging. We’re here to provide you with the latest chemical regulatory compliance updates, so you can stay informed and ahead of any changes.
Presenter: Jason Griffiths, Solutions Associate, Datacor; Doug Seaberg, VP of Sales, Nvoicepay; Lisa Parrish, VP Finance, Valley Solvents
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Have you heard of the term “ERP”? Not exactly sure what it is or why it’s important to process manufacturers and chemical distributors? Maybe you’ve done some research and found it overwhelming and a little confusing.
If your business is looking to select and implement a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, you have a critical decision to make. Do you go with a generic ERP solution that comes with “one size fits all” functionality? Or do you look at industry-specific ERP software? While generic software can be cheaper up front, industry-specific solutions are an investment in your company’s future, offering all of the features that meet your needs.
To learn more about ERP software and the benefits it offers, see our introductory guide. In this post, we’ll compare the differences between generic and industry-specific ERP systems.
Presenter: Michael Lynch, Solutions Associate, Datacor
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Janitorial and sanitation chemical manufacturers and distributors have unique needs when it comes to managing customer relationships. On top of keeping clients happy, there are strict standards and specifications to follow, and orders and pricing are highly complex. Tracking sales and communications requires the right software, but how do you know which system to choose?
This is the final post in a two-part series on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis and the chemical industry. Part one looked at how the crisis has impacted companies so far and what their response has been. Here, we’ll cover how organizations are adjusting to remote work and look to what the future might hold.
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis is changing the world as we know it, causing ripple effects throughout national, state and local economies and forcing businesses to rapidly adapt. Unemployment claims have surpassed the highest in history; over 30 million claims, totaling nearly 20 percent of the U.S. labor force, were filed in the six weeks between mid-March and April 25, 2020 alone. And in one of the most shocking developments, the price of oil dropped below zero for the first time in history.
Chemical and process manufacturing is a complex industry, and companies in this market have unique needs. MRP software — short for “material requirements planning,” “material resource planning” or “manufacturing resource planning” software — is a valuable tool for managing the complex processes of planning, scheduling and controlling the production, purchasing and distribution of manufactured goods.
Presenter: Jason Griffiths, Solutions Associate, Datacor; Doug Seaberg, VP of Sales, Nvoicepay
On-Demand Webinar (Free)
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Presenter: Michael Lynch, Solutions Associate, Datacor
On-Demand Webinar (Free)
In these unprecedented times, we know our customers are doing their best to maintain their business operations with a largely remote workforce.
The safety and health of our customers is our top priority and with that in mind, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have made the decision to cancel this year’s InterAXions conference. Given all relevant circumstances, including the continued unknown variables of the ongoing pandemic, corresponding changes by governments, and challenges to businesses, this was an unavoidable decision.
