Industry-specific ERP

ERPDrive for Food Processing Manufacturers

Run recipe-scaled production with FSSAI-compliant batch labels, FEFO dispatch, expiry tracking, allergen management, and cold-chain warehouse zones - in one cloud system.

The pain points generic ERP doesn't solve

Tally and BUSY handle accounting. SAP and Microsoft Dynamics need 4-month implementations. Neither is built for these specific food processing manufacturers pain points:

FSSAI license + batch labelling rules

Every consumer pack must carry: FSSAI license number, batch code, mfg date, best-before, net weight, ingredients list, nutritional info, allergen declaration. Manual label print = high error rate; FSSAI inspector finds errors, you get a notice.

Expiry tracking by batch (FIFO vs FEFO)

Food products expire. Dispatch must always be FEFO (first-expired-first-out), not FIFO. Without batch-and-expiry tracking, expired stock ships to customers - product recall, brand damage, financial loss.

Allergen tracking + cross-contamination prevention

Customer recipes with milk, soy, nuts, gluten must be flagged. Production lines must not switch from allergen recipe to allergen-free recipe without CIP (Cleaning In Place) validation. Excel-tracked allergens get missed.

Cold-chain warehouse zones

Frozen storage (-18°C), chilled (2-8°C), ambient. Each batch has its required storage condition. Putting frozen items in chilled storage spoils them. Receipt + put-away must enforce zone.

Recipe scaling (batch sizes vs SKU pack sizes)

Recipe yields 200 kg per batch. SKU pack is 500g x 400 packs = 200kg. But customer ordered 1,800 packs = 900kg = 4.5 batches. Recipe scaling must compute ingredients for 4.5 batches with rounding.

Customer-specific labelling (private label)

Same product, two SKUs: your brand and customer's private-label brand. Each has different artwork, FSSAI license number, batch format. Without per-SKU label management, mix-ups cause customer rejections.

The ERPDrive demo flow for your factory

Here is exactly what we will show you in a 30-minute demo. Every screen uses real industry workflows, not generic sample data:

  1. Recipe master with scaling

    Recipe for 200 kg batch: ingredient A (kg), B (kg), C (g per kg), water (L). System scales recipe to any batch size. Allergens auto-flagged from ingredient master.

  2. Production order with batch + mfg date + best-before

    Order 900 kg = 4.5 batches. System creates 4 full batches + 1 half batch, assigns unique batch IDs with mfg date and best-before (= mfg date + shelf life days).

  3. Allergen check + line allocation

    Production order checks allergens of previous run on the same line. If switch from allergen recipe to allergen-free, CIP validation is required before next run. Allergen-free certificate from QA released.

  4. FSSAI-compliant label printing

    Each pack/case/pallet label prints: FSSAI license, batch code, mfg date, best-before, net weight, nutritional info, allergen declaration. Customer-specific (private label) artwork loaded per SKU.

  5. Cold-chain put-away by warehouse zone

    On production completion, batch is auto-routed to required zone: frozen / chilled / ambient. Put-away cannot complete outside the required zone. Temperature deviation alerts if cold-chain breaks.

  6. FEFO dispatch logic

    Sales order created. System suggests earliest-expiring batches first. Operator can override only with reason code; over-ride logged for audit.

  7. Quality release + customer COA

    Each batch goes through QA: physical, chemical, microbiological tests per FSSAI spec. Released batches available for dispatch; held batches blocked. Customer COA (Certificate of Analysis) auto-generated per dispatch.

  8. Traceability (forward + backward)

    Customer complaint on lot ABC: trace back to ingredients consumed, supplier batches, production line, operator, QA test results. 30 seconds to assemble the trace report.

Modules tailored for food processing manufacturers

Out-of-the-box features (no custom development needed):

Recipe master with scaling

Define recipe per batch size; scale to any production qty with rounding rules.

Batch + mfg + best-before tracking

Every batch is uniquely identifiable with dates; FEFO enforced at dispatch.

Allergen master with cross-contamination control

Allergens flagged on ingredients and recipes; CIP between allergen and allergen-free.

Cold-chain warehouse zones

Frozen / chilled / ambient zones; put-away enforced by required storage.

FSSAI-compliant label printing

Mandatory label fields enforced; customer-specific artwork per SKU.

Forward + backward traceability

Ingredient → batch → finished pack → customer dispatch, in 30 seconds.

GST and compliance

Indian regulatory requirements handled natively:

FSSAI labelling rules (FSS Regulations 2020)Mandatory label fields enforced; recall workflow for non-compliant batches.
FSSAI inspection reports + corrective actionInspection findings logged; CAPA workflow; auditable history.
HSN 19xx, 21xx (food preparations) at 5-18% GSTPre-loaded HSN map per product category.
E-invoice + e-way bill nativeNIC IRP integration for invoices > ₹5 cr turnover.

Customer story

Customer profile

A spice and condiments processor in Cochin

75 employees, ₹26 cr turnover, masala blends + ready-to-eat sauces

"We had two product recalls in 2024 because expired stock shipped by mistake. After ERPDrive, FEFO is enforced; you can't dispatch out-of-order without a reason code. Zero recalls in the year since go-live, and our FSSAI audit was the easiest one we've had."
Measured outcomes

Pricing for your size

Food processors run 8-18 user licenses (QA, production, warehouse, dispatch, accounts). ₹2,499/user/month = ₹20,000-₹45,000 per month. Implementation: 1-2 weeks for a 50-150 employee unit.

Frequently asked questions

Does ERPDrive support FSSAI batch labelling?

Yes. Label templates enforce all FSSAI-mandatory fields: license number, batch code, mfg date, best-before, net weight, nutritional info, allergen declaration. Customer-specific (private label) artwork is loaded per SKU. Labels print per pack, per case, per pallet.

How does FEFO (first-expired-first-out) dispatch work?

Sales order creation queries the inventory for batches with the earliest best-before that satisfies the customer's minimum-shelf-life requirement. Operator can override only with reason code; override is logged for audit. Standard FIFO is also supported per customer preference.

Can ERPDrive enforce allergen and cross-contamination controls?

Yes. Each ingredient has allergen flags (milk, soy, nuts, gluten, etc.). Recipes inherit allergens from ingredients. Production lines have a 'previous run' history; if switching from allergen-containing to allergen-free, CIP validation is required and an allergen-free certificate from QA must be released.

How are cold-chain warehouse zones managed?

Warehouse zones are defined as frozen (-18°C), chilled (2-8°C), or ambient. Each item master specifies required storage. Put-away enforces zone; put-away cannot complete outside the required zone. Temperature sensor data (if available) flags deviations.

Does ERPDrive support recipe scaling?

Yes. Recipe master defines ingredients per standard batch (e.g. 200 kg). When a production order is created for any quantity, the system scales the recipe with configurable rounding rules (round to nearest 100g, etc.) and verifies that scaled quantities fit available pack sizes.

How does forward + backward traceability work?

Forward: from any ingredient batch, see which production batches consumed it and which customers received those batches (recall scenario). Backward: from any customer complaint, trace back to production batch, ingredient batches, supplier batches, and supplier Mill TCs. 30-second report assembly.

What HSN codes apply to food processing?

Food preparations span chapters 19, 20, 21: malt extracts and pasta (1901, 1905), prepared vegetables (2001-2008), soups (2104), other food preparations (2106). GST rates vary 0% to 18% depending on processing level. ERPDrive pre-loads HSN per category.

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