Chemical2025-11-10T10:51:09+00:00

SAP Business One for chemical companies

From formula to finished product, SAP makes quality, cost control and compliance easier

And frees up time for innovation and growth.

Get the power of SAP Business One, implemented by a partner who understands the complexities of chemical manufacturing. And listens first.

Talk to us. We’ll listen

Chemical SAP specialists

From batch control to CoA, we speak your chemical language as fluently as SAP.

40+ years

supporting chemicals companies with SAP

98%

client retention rate

Hands-on process discovery

before any SAP design

SAP-certified team

with 10+ years’ average experience

Chemical SAP specialists

From batch control to CoA, we speak your chemical language as fluently as SAP.

40+ years

supporting chemicals companies with SAP

98%

client retention rate

Hands-on process discovery

before any SAP design

SAP-certified team

with 10+ years’ average experience

We had very high expectations in terms of automation and improved business processes, and APH has helped us to meet them all.

Jacques Delport, CFO

Newport Industries LTD

At-a-glance: SAP Business One for chemicals companies

Just like your recipes and formulas, SAP knows what’s needed to perfect and streamline your processes

SAP Business One helps you manage costs and respond swiftly to customer demands while complying with industry regulations. And lets you spot trends and future opportunities.

Flexible chemicals processes

Follow proven batch control and compliance processes, or your own.

Quality assurance

Monitor and maintain standards throughout production.

Regulatory compliance

Built-in tools for documentation and reporting.

Seamless integration

Connects with your production floor and systems.

Tailored for SMEs

Affordable licensing and simple design.

Flexible growth

Scales with your production needs and complexity.

Chemical manufacturing pressures

Where a single batch deviation can cascade into compliance chaos

Today’s chemical manufacturers walk a complex tightrope. Every quality decision affects compliance.

Every stock error, delivery delay, or customer service issue impacts both current operations and future growth. And when your systems and supply chain don’t speak to each other, you will struggle to stay competitive.

Maintaining batch consistency while meeting production targets.

Managing complex compliance requirements.

Balancing quality control with operational efficiency.

Controlling costs while meeting regulatory demands.

Features: SAP Business One’s chemical features

From perfect batches to profitable business

How SAP B1’s features help you do so.

See how SAP Business One gives you the tools to master formulation, compliance, quality and costs – all from one platform. And get the insights you need to make decisions that drive both technical excellence and commercial success.

PRODUCTION PLANNING & CONTROL

Eliminate bottlenecks, reduce downtime and maximise output

Go from firefighting to predictable production by managing your production steps in real-time.

SAP Business One’s data and processes help you cut delays, reduce waste, and increase output – so you can meet demand and stay competitive.

Real-time production tracking: Monitor and adjust schedules, resources and cycles to meet demand.

Real-time inventory tracking: Ensure you have the right materials at the right time, every time.

Automated stock reordering: Prevent shortages or overstocking with automatic reordering.

Gantt chart visualisation: Easily view and adjust project schedules and dependencies.

Risk management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks proactively.

Collaborative tools: Facilitate team communication and file sharing.

Change order management: Track and approve project scope changes efficiently.

Project templates: Create reusable templates for common project types to save time.

INVENTORY & WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT

Stop stock surprises, start strategic & profitable control

Match stock levels and deliveries to demand with tracking & automation.

SAP Business One gives you a full view of your supply chain and automation tools that help you easily balance supply and demand.

Accurate inventory tracking: Know exactly what’s in stock in all locations, at all times.

Smart reordering: Automatically reorder stock at the right levels to meet demand.

Supplier performance monitoring: Track supplier reliability to avoid delays and improve partnerships.

Multi-project resource allocation: Optimise resource utilisation across multiple projects.

Skills database: Maintain an up-to-date inventory of employee skills and certifications.

Resource forecasting: Predict future resource needs based on project pipeline.

Utilisation reporting: Monitor and improve billable utilisation rates for personnel.

Subcontractor management: Seamlessly integrate external resources into your projects. The first part isn’t bolded.

QUALITY CONTROL & COMPLIANCE

Quality assurance, not just quality control

Quality and compliance built into every stage of production.

From automated checks to detailed records, you can ensure your products meet the highest standards and stay compliant with industry rules.

Quality checks: Ensure product quality throughout the production process.

Compliance management: Keep detailed records to meet industry standards.

Cost tracking: Monitor production costs to stay within budget and ensure profitability.

Contract lifecycle management: Track contract renewals, amendments, and expirations.

Revenue recognition: Comply with accounting standards for long-term projects.

Multi-currency support: Handle international projects and billing with ease.

Retainer management: Track and bill against retainer agreements efficiently.

Client portal: Provide clients with real-time access to project status and invoices.

360 Customer Relationship Management

Win more orders, deliver on time.

Project profitability analysis: Gain insights into the financial performance of each project.

Cash flow forecasting: Predict future cash positions based on project schedules and billing.

Multi-entity consolidation: Easily manage finances across multiple business units or subsidiaries.

Budget vs. actual reporting: Compare project performance against planned budgets.

Financial compliance: Ensure adherence to industry-specific accounting standards.

Supplier & Procurement Management

Cut costs & ensure a reliable supply chain.

Opportunity management: Track and nurture potential projects through the sales cycle.

Client history: Maintain a comprehensive record of all client interactions and projects.

Proposal generation: Create professional proposals quickly using historical data.

Marketing campaign management: Plan and execute targeted marketing initiatives.

Customer satisfaction tracking: Monitor and improve client satisfaction levels.

Automated Purchasing & Inventory Management

Optimise your stock levels and cash flow.

Purchase order automation: Streamline the procurement process for project materials.

Vendor performance tracking: Monitor and evaluate supplier reliability and quality.

Contract management: Centralise and track all vendor contracts and agreements.

Approval workflows: Implement customizable approval processes for purchases.

Inventory management: Track and optimise stock levels for commonly used materials.

Real-Time Financial Management

Make smarter financial decisions and drive growth.

Quality control checklists: Create and manage standardised quality checks for deliverables.

Regulatory compliance tracking: Ensure adherence to industry-specific standards and regulations.

Non-conformance management: Identify, document, and resolve quality issues efficiently.

Audit management: Plan, conduct, and track internal and external audits.

Continuous improvement: Implement and track initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency.

Customisable Analytics & Reporting

Get key insights to make better decisions, instantly.

Live business insights: Make faster, smarter decisions with real-time KPIs and metrics

Custom department dashboards: Give each team the exact data they need to drive performance

Automated reporting: Save time with scheduled reports for daily, monthly and quarterly reviews

Instant alerts: Stay ahead of issues and opportunities with automated notifications

Mobile analytics: Access and share critical insights anywhere, on any device

AI-Powered Business Intelligence

Make data-driven decisions to improve performance.

Customizable dashboards: Create role-specific views of key performance indicators.

Ad-hoc reporting: Quickly generate reports to answer specific business questions.

Data visualisation: Present complex data in easy-to-understand charts and graphs.

Drill-down capabilities: Dive deep into data to uncover insights and root causes.

Predictive analytics: Forecast future trends based on historical data and market factors.

Why work with APH?

Choose SAP specialists who speak chemical manufacturing

If you fail to leverage SAP Business One effectively, you risk more than just efficiency margins. You risk compliance risks, quality control, and ultimately, market position.

Your SAP B1 success demands a partner who truly understands both SAP and chemical operations. One who can translate regulatory requirements into robust processes – and ensure your solution aligns with both compliance demands and commercial goals.

Proven experience

We speak fluent SAP… and your industry’s dialect. Jargon-free

You’ll work with a team that’s implemented SAP for chemicals companies across the UK. One that understands both your regulatory and process challenges and how to solve them through SAP.

  • 40 + years’ combined chemicals SAP experience.

  • SAP Business One implemented in 100s of chemical processing businesses.

  • Team members with hands-on industry experience background.

  • 98% client retention rate.

They knew what our problems were and asked the right questions. But there was an element of, “Been there done that, don’t worry about it. It’s all good. We know what we’re doing.

Steve Horder / CEO, PCS Instruments

Strategic partnership

You’ll want to run ideas by us, not costs

We believe successful implementations start with understanding your unique processes and challenges. That’s why we spend time in your facilities, talk with your team and ensure SAP aligns perfectly with your operation.

  • Initial on-site discovery with your entire team.

  • Regular strategy sessions to align SAP with production goals.

  • Champions training for your in-house team.
  • Proactive advice based on industry experience.

  • On-call, on-site expertise when you need it.

I don’t think there’s any IT project that we wouldn’t discuss with APH first. We’ll sound them out and they may come back and say, “Have you thought of doing it this way?” And it’s better. With our past vendor, we’d call them and say, “How much does that cost?

Max Sheridan / Managing Director, Algeos

Family-run values since 1984

We continue earning your trust long after go-live

With APH, it’s always personal. We may have grown in expertise, but we’ll never outgrow your business. And we’ve never sold out.

  • 80% of implementations delivered on time and in budget.

  • Dedicated account team who knows your business and SAP.

  • Direct access to our Managing Director and your team, not a call centre.

  • Solutions that flex with your needs.

  • Long-term partnership focused on your growth.

The APH team is knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely invested in our success. It’s clear that APH values strong relationships and takes pride in delivering a service that feels both personal and professional.

Claire Nihill, Operations Manager, Gawith Hoggarth & Co Ltd

APH CUSTOMERS

Specialists in SAP Business One implementation

for chemicals companies

From manual inefficiencies to automated processes and strategic insights

Key benefits delivered:

  • Accelerated sales order processing.

  • Seamless integration with business intelligence tools.

  • Custom automation, reducing manual tasks.

  • Scalable cloud hosting of SAP Business One.

  • Enhanced productivity and future-proofed systems.

The system is now far more intuitive, efficient and aligned with our business goals, enabling our IT to work in harmony with both long-term strategy and day-to-day operations.

Jacques Delport, CFO

Newport Supplies

Perfect your business formula with SAP Business One

Our SAP Business One methodology

SAP’s proven methodology and our expertise are the building blocks

It’s how we deliver it that shows we’re as invested in your success as you are.

We know how much rests on your SAP project being delivered on time, to your exact needs. Our Accelerated Implementation Program builds on over 40 years of experience and SAP best practices. But it’s how we deliver it that makes the difference.

We listen & understand first

  • Deep discovery sessions to understand your business inside out.

  • On-site business process mapping with your team.

  • Industry experts who speak your language, not just SAP.

Clear expectations & communication at every step

  • Transparent timelines and resource requirements.

  • Regular progress updates in plain English.

  • No hidden surprises or last-minute demands.

Dedicated support that builds your in-house expertise

  • Super user training to build in-house expertise.

  • Direct access to decision-makers throughout.

  • Proactive support that prevents issues, not just fixes them.

Our 7-step SAP B1 implementation methodology

1/

Initiate

Setting the foundation for success.

2/

Requirements

Turning your needs into actionable plans.

3/

Design

Mapping your path to success.

4/

Build

Creating your solution.

5/

Train

“Super Users”: Train the Trainer.

6/

Test

Ensuring everything works.

7/

Go-live

Your smooth transition to success.

APH INTEGRATION PARTNERS

Integrate SAP Business One with leading industry and business add-ons

The SAP Business One add-ons we trust

SAP FAQs
How does SAP Business One handle batch control?2025-03-17T13:39:36+00:00

SAP Business One provides complete batch traceability from raw materials to finished products. You can track quality parameters, manage certificates of analysis and maintain detailed batch records for compliance.

How does the system help with regulatory compliance?2025-03-17T13:41:23+00:00

The system includes built-in tools for:

  • Inventory batch management

  • Regulatory documentation

  • Quality control procedures

  • Audit trails

  • Compliance reporting

We’ll configure these to match your specific regulatory requirements.

Can SAP Business One handle our formulation processes?2025-03-17T13:45:48+00:00

Yes. The system manages:

  • Formula/recipe management

  • Batch scaling

  • Version control

  • Quality specifications

  • Raw material substitutions

We’ll configure it to match your specific production processes.

How do you handle our existing quality control procedures?2025-03-17T13:48:03+00:00

During discovery, we’ll map your current procedures and configure SAP to either maintain or enhance them. This includes:

  • Inventory batch management

  • Regulatory documentation

  • Quality control procedures

  • Audit trails

  • Compliance reporting

We’ll configure these to match your specific regulatory requirements.

Which lab/production systems can SAP integrate with?2025-03-17T13:51:57+00:00

SAP Business One integrates with:

  • LIMS systems

  • Quality control equipment

  • Production monitoring systems

  • Document management systems

We’ll assess your specific setup during discovery.

When do chemical manufacturers typically see ROI2025-03-17T13:53:26+00:00

While immediate benefits include better batch control and compliance documentation, significant ROI typically appears within 6-9 months through: 

  • Reduced quality deviations

  • Streamlined compliance processes

  • Improved inventory control

  • Has become increasingly impersonal

Perfect your business formula with SAP Business One

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