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.
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.
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic forced chemical manufacturers and distributors to quickly reassess how they operated.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
When it comes to searching for a new ERP software solution there is no one-size fits all. It is a critical decision that can be an extremely long and difficult process. One must consider many different factors (ex. functionality, fit, price, complexity etc.) before selecting a solution. It is very important that you take your time in evaluating your options as choosing the right solution as well as the right vendor is critical to the success of the project. To help ease the stress this process can cause we have broken down 5 key factors one should consider when evaluating various ERP software vendors.
Florham Park, NJ – January 2017 – Datacor, Inc., the leading developer and provider of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software solutions for Process Manufacturers and Chemical Distributors, is pleased to announce that Dan McCusker is appointed as Vice President of Sales. McCusker will be responsible for the leadership of the Datacor sales team, developing new business opportunities and continuing excellent relationships with our current customer base.
Presenter(s): Sean Doran
Florham Park, NJ – November 2015 – Datacor, Inc., the leading developer and provider of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) for Process Manufacturers and Chemical Distributors, reaffirmed its commitment to the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) by renewing is sponsorship for 2016. Datacor will continue being an NACD Platinum Corporate Sponsor and sponsor of the Duke Executive Education Programs. In addition, Datacor’s Executive Education sponsorship will now include the NACD’s Emerging Leaders program.
Florham Park, NJ – October 2015 – Datacor, Inc., the leading developer and provider of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software solutions for Chemical and Process Manufacturers, announced today the release of its U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Validation Toolkit for Chempax C/S.
Datacor’s FDA Validation Toolkit for Chempax C/S is designed to help manufacturers who must meet and maintain FDA compliance. It provides a basic “roadmap” to follow and is presented in an easy-to understand format. The FDA Validation Toolkit includes the necessary analyses, protocols, walkthroughs, reviews and test cases to assist organizations to quickly and effectively validate Chempax C/S.
“FDA software validation within regulated chemical and process manufacturers can be a monumental task, especially for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems like Chempax C/S due to their large and complex nature,” said Sean O’Donnell, President of Datacor, Inc. “We understand the unique challenges our customers face in complying with the FDA software validation requirement. By offering this comprehensive FDA Validation Toolkit, it will help ease the burden of validation due diligence and regulatory compliance in a reasonable and cost effective manner.”
About Datacor, Inc.:
Datatcor, Inc. is recognized for practical software that enhances operations for more than 700 chemical and process manufacturers. Datacor delivers fully integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) solutions complete with installation, implementation, on-site training and continued support. Backed by over 30 years of experience in the chemical and process industries, Datacor creates advanced technology to solve industry challenges, raise productivity and drive profitability. Chempax serves more than 10,000 users world-wide on a daily basis. More information about Datacor is available at www.datacor.com.
Florham Park, NJ – December 2014 – Datacor, Inc., the leading developer and provider of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software solutions for Process Manufacturers and Chemical Distributors, announces its 21st annual user conference, Interaxions 2015: Recharge Your Business, will be held on
May 13 – 15, 2015 at the Wyndham Hamilton Park Hotel & Conference Center in Florham Park, NJ.
Florham Park, N.J. – Jan. 2014 – Datacor, Inc., the leading developer and provider of ERP software solutions for chemical distributors and manufacturers announces that registration is now open for their 20th Annual Chempax User Conference – Interaxions 2014: The Formula for Success, to be held from May 14-16, 2014 at the Wyndham Hamilton Park Hotel & Conference Center in Florham Park, NJ.
Florham Park, N.J. – September 2014 – Datacor, Inc., the leading developer and provider of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software solutions for Process Manufacturers and Chemical Distributors, announces becoming a Platinum Sponsor of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) Executive Leadership programs offered in collaboration with Duke University.
Florham Park, N.J. – August 2014 – Datacor, Inc., the leading developer and provider of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software solutions for Process Manufacturers and Chemical Distributors, announces a joint venture with Formulator Software, LLC to integrate FORMULATOR™ with Chempax.
Florham Park, N.J. – Mar. 2014 – Datacor, Inc., the leading developer and provider of ERP software solutions for chemical distributors and manufacturers announces Jennifer Gibson, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD), as the keynote speaker for our 20th Annual Chempax User Conference – Interaxions 2014: The Formula for Success, to be held from May 14-16, 2014.
Florham Park, N.J. – Dec. 2013 – Haviland Enterprises, Inc., one of the largest privately held chemical distribution companies in the United States, faced a problem when it’s existing AS/400-based ERP system grew too cumbersome and costly to maintain. Due to the lack of integration between the wireless system and ERP application it was difficult and time consuming to locate inventory causing a significant challenge for them.
Florham Park, N.J. – June 2013 – Datacor, Inc., the leading developer and provider of ERP and CRM software solutions for chemical distributors and manufacturers, announces the completion of the new and improved user interface for eChempax Mobile. A streamlined version of eChempax, Datacor’s fully integrated web-based CRM application, eChempax Mobile is designed for the smaller screens on the modern smart devices such as the Android, iPhone, iPod, Windows Phone and Blackberry. It offers real time access to customers, contacts, products, notes, sales history, orders and more.
Florham Park, N.J. – Apr. 2013 – Datacor Inc., the leading developer and provider of ERP software solutions for chemical distributors and manufacturers announces Interaxions 2013: Move to the Next Level with Chempax --19th Annual User Conference-- on May 15 – 17, 2013.
Florham Park, N.J. – Apr. 2013 – Datacor Inc., the leading developer and provider of ERP software solutions for chemical distributors and manufacturers has further extended its international client base with the sale of Chempax and eChempax to Delta Colours, a leading supplier of color solutions to the Plastic, Coatings, Construction and Ink markets based out of Western Cape, South Africa.
Florham Park, N.J. – May 2012 – Datacor Inc., the leading developer and provider of ERP software solutions for chemical distributors and manufacturers is proud to announce that they have been chosen by Harcros Chemicals, Inc., to enhance their entire business operations software. Datacor’s ERP software solution, Chempax, will provide the operational efficiencies and increased functionality that will take Harcros to the next level. Chempax will replace Harcros’s home grown software system in its entirety.
Florham Park, N.J. – Feb. 2011 – Datacor, Inc., the leader in business management software solutions for chemical and process manufacturers and distributors, proudly celebrates its 30th year in business in 2011.
Florham Park, N.J. – Feb. 2011 – Datacor, Inc., the leading developer and provider of software solutions for chemical distributors and manufacturers announces Interaxions 2011: Connect with Chempax -- its 17th annual user conference -- on May 18 – 20, 2011. Interaxions 2011 will also celebrate Datacor’s 30th year in business.
