Our data exchange with the Wayahead 3WS dispensing system streamlines precise shop floor data capture directly into Ostendo Continuum (ERP).
Ostendo Continuum (ERP) and 3WS Dispensing System
Fully Integrated, Accurate & Compliant Shop Floor Dispensing
We have developed a powerful, bi-directional data exchange between Ostendo Continuum (ERP) and the Wayahead 3WS Dispensing System, delivering a fully connected solution for precision dispensing and real-time manufacturing control.
Ostendo Continuum (ERP) is purpose-built for highly regulated industries including food, natural products, complementary medicines, cosmeceuticals, nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals. By integrating directly with 3WS, manufacturers gain automated, specialised shop floor data collection that flows seamlessly into their ERP system—eliminating manual entry, reducing errors, and ensuring full batch traceability.
Seamless Data Flow Between ERP and Dispensing
Ostendo Continuum sends critical production data directly to 3WS, including:
- Raw material details
- Lot and batch numbers
- Released manufacturing work orders
As materials are dispensed through 3WS, all actual usage data is automatically sent back to Ostendo Continuum to:
- Issue materials out of inventory
- Update real-time consumption
- Accurately reflect actual versus planned usage on each work order
This closed-loop connection ensures absolute accuracy, compliance, and full production visibility at every stage of the manufacturing process.
Flexible to Match Your Manufacturing Requirements
Our data exchange interface is fully configurable and can be tailored to meet your specific operational and regulatory needs, including:
- Allergen management
- Approved raw material substitutes
- Industry-specific compliance rules
3WS is supplied by Wayahead, who will work with you to evaluate and implement the dispensing system. We work closely with Wayahead to ensure the connection of 3WS with Ostendo Continuum (ERP) for a complete, end-to-end manufacturing solution.
About the Wayahead 3WS Dispensing System
Intelligent Weighing for Regulated Manufacturing
3WS is an advanced dispensing and weighing system developed by Wayahead specifically for the food, pharmaceutical and nutritional manufacturing industries. It manages every aspect of a manufacturer’s weighing and dispensing requirements with precision and compliance at its core.
Advanced Weighing & Operator Guidance
The core 3WS dispensing module includes:
- Lot and batch barcode scanning
- Electronic balance selection
- Routine balance calibration
Once the correct balance is selected, the operator:
- Records the container tare weight
- Weighs to the target quantity
- Uses an intuitive colour-guided display:
- Yellow – under target
- Green – on target
- Red – over target
This visual feedback makes accurate dispensing fast, simple and highly reliable.
Full Traceability & Reconciliation
A dispensing label with barcode can be printed for re-checking during the mixing process. For manufacturers using Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs), final IBC gross weight reconciliation is also supported for full mass-balance verification.
3WS also supports a wide range of specialised weighing processes, including:
- Premix lot/batch weighing
- Tablet weighing
- Reverse weighing (commonly used for liquids)
- Bag weighing
- Campaign weighing and bag counting for repeated production runs
Built-In Intelligence for Complex Manufacturing
3WS includes many powerful features such as:
- Lot and batch potency calculations
- Automatic excipient calculations
- Quantity sufficient (QS) calculations
- Advanced material usage control
These capabilities make 3WS an ideal dispensing platform for manufacturers operating in highly regulated, precision-driven production environments.
