Ostendo Continuum (ERP) for Process Manufacturing
Ostendo Continuum ERP for Process Manufacturing
Built for Batch, Formula, Compliance & Quality-Driven Industries
Process manufacturers face a very different set of challenges compared to discrete manufacturers. Instead of assembling individual components, they work with formulas, batches, variable yields, regulatory compliance, shelf life, and traceability. Whether you operate in food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, chemicals, cosmetics, or natural products, your ERP system must be purpose-built for process manufacturing.
Ostendo Continuum ERP is designed to meet these exact demands—providing end-to-end visibility, control, compliance, and efficiency across the entire production lifecycle.
Core Industry Requirements in Process Manufacturing
Process manufacturing businesses typically require:
- Formula & Recipe Management
- Lot & Batch Traceability
- Expiry & Shelf-Life Control
- Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Regulatory Reporting
- Actual vs Theoretical Yield Tracking
- Allergen & Hazard Control
- Weighing & Dispensing Integration
- Environmental & Temperature Monitoring
- Recall & Audit Readiness
Ostendo delivers all of this within one fully integrated ERP platform.
Formula & Recipe Management with Full Version Control
Ostendo Continuum allows you to manage:
- Master formulas and recipes
- Scaled batch quantities
- Ingredient substitutions
- Multiple versions of the same formula
- Theoretical vs actual yield comparison
Each production run records exact ingredient usage, allowing you to analyse cost variances, yield losses, and formulation efficiency. This ensures consistent product quality while giving management full insight into performance.
End-to-End Lot & Batch Traceability
True traceability is critical for food, pharmaceutical, and regulated manufacturers. Ostendo Continuum provides:
- Full forward and backward traceability
- Lot and batch tracking at every stage
- Raw material to finished goods genealogy
- Instant recall capability
- Supplier and customer traceability links
In the event of a recall, affected batches can be identified in seconds—not hours or days.
Quality Assurance, Compliance & Regulatory Readiness
Ostendo Continuum supports compliance with standards such as:
- HACCP
- GMP
- ISO 9001
- TGA
- FSANZ
- FDA (where applicable)
Quality features include:
- Incoming inspection and COA tracking
- In-process quality checks
- Finished goods testing
- Non-conformance management
- Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
- Electronic audit trails
All quality data is permanently stored against lots and batches—giving you full audit readiness at all times.
Shelf Life, Expiry & Stock Rotation Control
Ostendo Continuum manages:
- Expiry dates
- Best-before tracking
- FIFO, FEFO, or custom stock rotation rules
- Restricted or quarantined stock
This ensures that expired or non-conforming inventory is never issued to production or shipped to customers.
Yield Variance, Waste & Cost Control
Process manufacturers often struggle with yield loss and waste visibility. Ostendo Continuum tracks:
- Actual vs theoretical material usage
- Process loss and waste
- Scrap and rework
- Yield variance by product, batch, or machine
This enables continuous improvement programs focused on reducing waste and improving profitability.
Integration with Weighing, Dispensing & SCADA Systems
Ostendo Continuum links directly with:
- Automated weighing and dispensing systems
- SCADA and production monitoring systems
- Temperature, humidity, and environmental sensors
This allows production data to be captured automatically—eliminating manual data entry, improving accuracy, and supporting regulatory compliance with tamper-proof records.
Production Planning, Scheduling & Capacity Control
Ostendo Continuum provides advanced tools for:
- Batch scheduling
- Machine and labour capacity planning
- Changeover optimisation
- Maintenance coordination
- Production forecasting
This helps manufacturers maximise throughput while reducing downtime and bottlenecks.
Integrated Inventory, Purchasing & Supplier Management
Ostendo Continuum delivers full integration between:
- Raw materials inventory
- Purchasing and supplier approvals
- Vendor performance and DIFOT tracking
- Landed cost calculation
- Allergen and risk classification
This ensures that only approved, compliant materials are used in production.
Full Financial Integration for True Batch Costing
Because Ostendo Continuum integrates operations in one platform, you gain:
- Actual batch costing in real time
- True landed cost visibility
- Cost variance reporting
- Accurate margin analysis by product, batch, or customer
This delivers single-source-of-truth financial accuracy for management decision-making.
Mobility, Barcode Scanning & Shop Floor Data Capture
With Ostendo Freeway mobility, operators can:
- Scan lots and batches at the shop floor
- Confirm production steps
- Capture quality checks
- Record material movements
- Perform cycle counts and stocktakes
This ensures real-time data accuracy directly from the point of activity.
Designed for Regulated & High-Compliance Industries
Ostendo Continuum is ideally suited for:
- Food & beverage manufacturing
- Nutraceuticals & vitamins
- Pharmaceuticals
- Complementary medicines
- Cosmetics & cosmeceuticals
- Chemical processing
- Natural & organic products
Why Process Manufacturers Choose Ostendo Continuum (ERP)
- Purpose-built for batch and formula-based production
- Strong compliance and audit control
- Deep traceability across supply chain
- Integrated quality management
- Accurate real-time costing
- Scales with your business
- Proven across Australia & New Zealand
The Result: Control, Compliance & Confidence
With Ostendo Continuum, process manufacturers gain:
- Improved product consistency
- Stronger regulatory compliance
- Reduced waste and yield loss
- Faster recalls and audits
- True visibility of costs and margins
- Higher operational efficiency
- Greater confidence in business decisions
3WS Dispensing System
Our data exchange between Ostendo Continuum (ERP) and the Wayahead 3WS dispensing system automates precise shop floor data collection, improving accuracy, compliance, and production efficiency for process manufacturers.
Click here for more information about the 3WS dispensing system by Wayahead.
