Cloud-based software built to help chemical distributors improve compliance, inventory control, lot traceability, purchasing, production, and customer service.
Chemical Distribution Software
Accolent ERP is advanced chemical distribution software designed to support the needs of companies in chemical distribution and related process-driven industries. Built specifically for distributors and suppliers that manage hazardous materials, complex formulations, strict regulatory requirements, and detailed lot traceability, Accolent ERP delivers a fully integrated platform to run your business more efficiently.
ADS Solutions has been serving chemical distributors for decades. That experience is reflected in Accolent ERP, a cloud-based ERP solution that combines inventory management, purchasing, production support, CRM, sales order processing, shipping, finance, accounting, reporting, and customer service in one system.
Whether you distribute bulk chemicals, specialty chemicals, agricultural chemicals, water treatment chemicals, reagents, or lab chemicals, Accolent ERP gives you the tools to improve visibility, control, and responsiveness across your operation.
Why Chemical Distributors Need Specialized Chemical Software
Chemical distributors face challenges that general business software often cannot handle well. These include:
- Lot traceability and chain-of-custody requirements
- Hazardous materials documentation and MSDS management
- Complex units of measure and product conversions
- Regulatory compliance and reporting requirements
- Batch production and formulation management
- Quality control, testing, and documentation retention
- Landed cost tracking for imported products
- Complex pricing and contract management
Accolent ERP helps chemical distributors manage these requirements from one integrated, cloud-based system.
BUILT FOR DISTRIBUTORS
Accolent ERP is designed by distributors for distributors and works the way you work.
SECURE, SCALABLE AND ECONOMICAL
Accolent ERP runs completely in the AWS Public Cloud and is much more secure than any on-premise solution. Easily add or reduce users as needed. Avoid big upfront expenditures with SaaS pricing so you can invest in and grow your business.
FLEXIBLE
Modern technology allows for integration with other web-architected solutions.
Chemical Distribution Software for a Range of Chemical Markets
Accolent ERP supports businesses across many chemical distribution segments, including:
- Agricultural chemicals and fertilizer
- Bulk chemical distribution
- Fine and specialty chemicals
- Reagents and lab chemicals
- Surfactants and textile chemicals
- Water treatment and pool chemicals
Software Features
Accounting & General Ledger, inventory, purchasing, ordering,eCommerce, wireless warehouse management, and more. From sales to reporting, Accolent ERP has you covered.
Accolent ERP Technology
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Implementation and Training
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Chemical Distribution Software Features
Built for Chemical Distribution and Process Operations
Accolent ERP supports both chemical distribution businesses and chemical-related process operations with integrated capabilities for purchasing, inventory, quality control, manufacturing support, customer service, and accounting.
This gives distributors one complete platform to manage the movement of chemical products from sourcing and production through warehousing, compliance, shipping, and invoicing.
Bill of Materials and Batch Production Capabilities
Accolent ERP includes powerful bill of materials functionality for chemical distributors that also blend, batch, assemble, or process products.
- Extensive BOM Capabilities - Manage complex formulations with unlimited bill of materials components, including raw materials, inventory items, non-inventoried resources, and nested BOMs.
- Batch Scheduling and Process Control - Schedule production or blending in batches and maintain associated recipes, process flows, and assembly instructions.
- Yield Tracking - Track conversion and yield statistics to improve process consistency, reduce waste, and optimize operations over time.
Lot Tracking and Hazardous Materials Control
Chemical distributors need precise control over inventory movement, storage, and compliance. Accolent ERP provides detailed tools for managing these requirements.
- Comprehensive Lot Traceability - Track lots from raw materials through internal movement, production, storage, shipping, and customer delivery. Maintain full chain-of-control history for better compliance and recall readiness.
- Flexible Lot and Location Management - Support many-to-many relationships between lots and warehouse locations, allowing one lot to be stored across multiple locations and multiple lots to be stored in one location.
- MSDS and Hazardous Materials Management - Use integrated MSDS capabilities to manage hazardous materials information and support compliance with chemical handling and shipping requirements.
Quality Control and Testing Records
Accolent ERP helps chemical distributors maintain quality records and supporting documentation.
- Sampling and Testing Documentation - Store testing results and quality control documents by batch to support internal standards, customer requirements, and audit readiness.
Regulatory Compliance Support
Accolent ERP helps support regulatory and reporting requirements common in chemical distribution.
- Compliance Management - Maintain records and reporting processes that help chemical distributors support compliance with regulations and requirements involving agencies such as EPA, FDA, OSHA, and DOT.
Inventory Management for Chemical Distribution
Accolent ERP gives chemical distributors the inventory visibility and control needed to manage complex products and warehouse activity.
- Multiple Units of Measure - Manage products in multiple units of measure and support pour-up or pour-down conversions as needed.
- Warehouse and Inventory Visibility - Track quantities, lot status, warehouse locations, and product movement in real time.
- Traceability Across the Supply Chain - Monitor products from purchase order through receipt, storage, fulfillment, and delivery.
Supply Chain and Landed Cost Management
Accolent ERP supports the broader supply chain needs of chemical distribution businesses, especially those managing imports and complex inbound logistics.
- Inbound Supply Chain Visibility - Track goods from purchase orders to containers, shipping, customs clearance, and warehouse receipt.
- Transportation and Logistics Integration - Support shipments across LTL, FTL, intermodal, air, and ocean freight workflows.
- Landed Cost Tracking - Capture freight, duty, tariff, and related import costs and allocate them to inventory by extended price, weight, or cube for more accurate costing.
CRM, Sales, and Customer Service
Accolent ERP includes native CRM and sales functionality so chemical distributors can manage customer relationships without separate systems.
- Integrated CRM - Create and assign tasks, track customer communications, record call notes, manage calendars, and improve follow-up activity from within the ERP platform.
- Sales Order and Customer Service Management - Manage quotes, orders, fulfillment, and service activity in one system for better customer responsiveness and order accuracy.
Pricing, Commissions, and Commercial Flexibility
Chemical distributors often need flexible pricing and sales compensation structures. Accolent ERP supports both.
- Complex Pricing Tools - Manage contract pricing, matrix pricing, quantity breaks, columnar pricing, warehouse-specific discounts, and other advanced pricing methods.
- Commissions Management - Set up commissions using customizable structures aligned with your business model.
Cloud-Based Chemical Distribution Software
Accolent ERP runs completely in the AWS public cloud, giving chemical distributors secure, remote access to their system from anywhere with an internet connection.
A cloud-based platform helps reduce IT burden, improve accessibility for remote teams, support scalability, and ensure your software environment is maintained using modern security and infrastructure standards.
Why Choose Accolent ERP for Chemical Distribution
Accolent ERP combines the broad business functionality of ERP software with the specialized capabilities required for chemical distribution. It helps chemical distributors improve traceability, support compliance, manage inventory more effectively, handle complex pricing, track quality documentation, and gain visibility across purchasing, warehousing, shipping, and customer service.
By replacing disconnected systems with one integrated platform, distributors can improve operational efficiency, reduce risk, and better support growth.
Schedule a Demo of Accolent ERP Chemical Distribution Software
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)
What is chemical distribution software?
Chemical distribution software is specialized business software designed to help chemical distributors manage inventory, lot traceability, hazardous materials documentation, regulatory compliance, purchasing, order processing, shipping, and accounting from one integrated system.
Why do chemical distributors need specialized software?
Chemical distributors often need functionality beyond general business software, including lot control, MSDS management, multiple units of measure, batch processing support, quality documentation, hazardous materials tracking, and regulatory compliance support.
How does Accolent ERP support chemical distribution?
Accolent ERP supports chemical distribution with integrated tools for purchasing, inventory management, bill of materials, batch scheduling, lot traceability, MSDS management, CRM, sales orders, shipping, landed cost tracking, finance, and accounting.
Does Accolent ERP provide lot traceability for chemical distributors?
Yes. Accolent ERP provides detailed lot traceability so chemical distributors can track lots from raw materials through storage, internal movement, shipping, and delivery to customers.
Can Accolent ERP help manage hazardous materials and MSDS records?
Yes. Accolent ERP includes hazardous materials and MSDS management capabilities to help chemical distributors maintain documentation and support safe handling and compliance processes.
Does this chemical distribution software support batch production and formulations?
Yes. Accolent ERP includes bill of materials functionality, nested BOMs, recipes, process flows, batch scheduling, and yield tracking to support formulation and process-oriented operations.
Can Accolent ERP help with regulatory compliance in chemical distribution?
Yes. Accolent ERP helps support regulatory compliance by maintaining records and processes related to lot traceability, hazardous materials documentation, testing records, and reporting requirements involving agencies such as EPA, FDA, OSHA, and DOT.
Does Accolent ERP support multiple units of measure?
Yes. Accolent ERP supports multiple units of measure and allows chemical distributors to manage product conversions such as pour-up and pour-down processes.
Can Accolent ERP track landed costs for imported chemicals?
Yes. Accolent ERP includes landed cost tracking so distributors can allocate freight, duties, tariffs, and related import costs to inventory for more accurate costing and margin analysis.
Is Accolent ERP cloud-based chemical distribution software?
Yes. Accolent ERP is cloud-based chemical distribution software that runs in the AWS public cloud, providing secure access, scalability, and anywhere access for authorized users.