The water treatment industry is not like the typical manufacturing company that most ERP solutions were designed to serve. Those ERP systems are very product focused, whereas Water Treatment companies have a service component and recurring invoicing requirement. Here is a look at some reasons you need recurring invoicing in your ERP solution.
Technology plays an enormous role for many process manufacturers and other organizations wanting to grow their business. A vast majority already have CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software solutions implemented in their business today. CRM solutions help companies manage the front-end of the business by handling sales, marketing and customer service information. While ERP solutions help the back-end processes and internal information like accounting, inventory, shipping, etc. Although both solutions are unique and do very different things, there is a critical crossover of information between the two solutions. Here are 3 major benefits to integrating your CRM and ERP solutions together:
It's the beginning of spring, which means it is a great time to evaluate and improve upon some of your business processes. Your company's inventory is something that should always be tracked closely, and the tools and techniques you use to track it should be efficient and relatively easy to manage.
For U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated industries, software validation is required to ensure that the operation of software will consistently produce results meeting predetermined specifications. Additionally, software validation is a good business practice for organizations that want to improve GxP (good practice) procedures and documentation.
Chemical companies have to comply with stringent regulations in many areas, including shipping, inventory, production and distribution. The costs associated with these requirements can be steep, especially if your company is caught failing to abide. However, companies in all sectors of the chemical industry can alleviate some of the pressures of regulatory compliance by incorporating software technology to keep compliance risk and costs relatively low, while reducing the time requirements that come with regulatory compliance. Some examples of how your business can use software to improve its compliance processes follow:
Many companies today rely on their software, specifically ERP solutions, to run their business. It is also one of the biggest IT expenditures that you have, yet it seems most users only use a small portion of the software’s functionality. So how do you know and how can you ensure you are getting the most out of your ERP software? Here are some tactics to consider when it comes to maximizing the return on your ERP software investment:
Choosing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software solution that meets your specific chemical industry business requirements and needs is only half the battle. The other half of the battle consist of implementing that new system, which can be very tricky. Below is an infographic highlighting 5 steps to a successful ERP implementation:
Over the last forty years, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software has become an integral part of the operation of manufacturing and distribution businesses. The main goal of an ERP system is to increase a business’s efficiency by allowing businesses to intelligently collect, manage and sift through data for a variety of activities. However, as ERP systems get older and are no longer being updated, they can begin to negatively impact the businesses that use them. These “legacy systems” are often in need of replacement, but instead of replacing them, business owners spend significant amounts of time and money trying to make these systems work instead of finding a new solution.
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.
Many small chemical manufacturers and distributors utilize QuickBooks to manage their financial accounting needs because it’s a simple cost-effective solution. However, there comes a time when your business is growing and QuickBooks can begin to hinder the company’s success. Here are 3 signs that indicate your business has outgrown QuickBooks:
Florham Park, NJ – January 2017– Datacor, Inc., the leading developer and providers of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) for Process Manufacturers and Chemical Distributors, is proud to announce that Alfred Elzahr has earned his certification as Project Management Professional (PMP).
We’re excited to be launching this new blog as it aligns with our goal of being the “go to” business management experts for the chemical and process industries.
Florham Park, NJ – December 2016 – Datacor, Inc., the leading developer and providers of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) for Process Manufacturers and Chemical Distributors, today announced it would host its 23rd Annual Interaxions User Conference May 16 – 19, 2017, at the Harrah’s Resorts in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Interaxions gathers almost 300 Chempax and eChempax users for three days of in-depth education programs, peer networking and social activities, and the ever valuable 1:1 sessions with the Datacor experts. Participants will gain a better understanding of the capabilities and power of Chempax and eChempax to leverage immediate and long-term benefits. In addition, this conference opens discussions surrounding the new features introduced as well as allows participants to provide feedback on the design and direction of future product development.
“Interaxions is a highly rewarding educational and networking experience for all,” said Sean O’Donnell, President of Datacor, Inc. “This conference gives our customers the opportunity to learn techniques that will immediately make them more effective in their jobs. At the same time, this event provides great networking and idea sharing opportunities with members of the Datacor community. Attendees will be glad they invested in Interaxions today because they can expect greater things tomorrow!”
Details about Interaxions 2017: Expect Greater is available at www.datacor.com/interaxions. Registration will open in late January 2017 and we encourage users to take advantage of early registration discounts.
Presenter(s): Sean Doran
Florham Park, NJ – February 2016 – Datacor, Inc., the leading developer and provider of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) for Process Manufacturers and Chemical Distributors, makes it to CIO Review’s top Chemical Tech Solution Providers list for its expertise in offering innovative products that result in efficiency and profitability.
Florham Park, NJ – December 2015 – Datacor, Inc., the leading developer and provider of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) for Process Manufacturers and Chemical Distributors, today announced details of its 22nd Annual User Conference, Interaxions 2016: Focus on the Future. The conference will take place from May 11-13, 2016 at the Wyndham Hamilton Park Hotel & Conference Center in Florham Park, New Jersey.
Interaxions 2016 will offer attendees three days of in-depth education programs, peer networking and social activities, and the ever valuable one-on-one meetings with the experts behind the software. Participants will gain a better understanding of the capabilities and power of Chempax and eChempax to leverage immediate and long-term benefits. In addition, attendees participate in the design and direction of future product development.
“Interaxions gives our customers the opportunity to learn techniques that will immediately make them more effective in their jobs,” said Sean O’Donnell, President of Datacor, Inc. “At the same time, this event provides great networking and idea sharing opportunities with members of the Datacor community. Our goal is to always exceed our customer’s expectations and provide a high-impactful program from one year to the next.”
Details about Interaxions 2016: Focus on the Future is available at www.datacor.com/interaxions. Registration will open in late January 2016 and we encourage users to take advantage of early registration discounts.
About Datacor, Inc.:
Datacor, Inc. is recognized for practical software that enhances operations for more than 700 process manufacturers and chemical distributors. Datacor delivers fully integrated ERP and CRM solutions complete with installation, 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 – 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.
