Digital Business Processes for the Cosmetics Industry

From recipe development in the laboratory to the declaration of ingredients and delivery to the point of sale: fast-moving consumer goods in beauty and personal care demand a powerful SAP solution. With tailored industry solutions, you can plan, control, and manage your processes at home and abroad – and benefit from applications developed specifically for the mid-sized cosmetics industry.

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PART Meets the Needs of the Cosmetics Industry with Tailored Software Solutions

Cosmetics and personal care are defined by rapid change. Barely have companies responded to the latest consumer trend before preparations for the next limited edition begin. For launch to follow launch in the cosmetics studio, a laboratory and production operation working at high pressure runs in the background. It is a race against time: the very high effort of product development is matched by equally high pressure on innovation and costs. No cosmetics company can compete with manual, disconnected workflows – especially as demands for quality, sustainability, and agility continue to rise.

What is needed here are digital, data-driven, and automated business processes. With these, cosmetics companies can confidently master previously critical cross-border operations in batch traceability, sustainability initiatives, and raw material procurement. PART addresses the root of your challenges: your processes. Produce flexibly in bulk manufacturing, access your integrated LIMS laboratory technology from anywhere, and optimize your inventory sustainably. With optimally planned raw material orders, production orders, and filling operations in your ERP system, you save real money and remain competitive on an international level.

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We Are Partners of the Process Industry

Rely on our long-standing experience dealing with the specific requirements of the international, medium-sized process industry.

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PART Benefits for the Cosmetics Process Industry

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Enhanced product quality

Powerful data management systems collect and link quality management information. 

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Digitalization of the supply chain

Connected and optimized processes interlock optimally and improve the cooperation with supply chain partners.

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Batch tracking made easy

SAP Business One handles the batch logic transparently and accurately, even in the most complicated constellations.

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Special applications easily integrated

Labeling, scale connection, EDI – the ERP system can be expanded to include essential Industry 4.0 tools.

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High investment protection

High investment protection – The SAP solutions deployed by PART are fully release-capable. Long-term technological development is secured by SAP.

Sustainable Supply Chains: A Trend Becomes Mandatory

Read the guide to find out which SAP solutions help medium-sized companies in the cosmetics industry to create social and ecological supply chains.

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Our solutions for the cosmetics industry

Automate your processes with practical and fully integrated solutions for ERP, CRM, and DMS, which will keep your cosmetics company competitive in the market.

 

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SAP Cloud ERP

Future-proof in the cloud: SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud offers cosmetics companies a scalable ERP platform for international markets – without your own server infrastructure.

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On-Premise ERP

Proven in the process industry: SAP Business One with the C.One industry solution maps bulk manufacturing, recipe management, and batch traceability precisely on-premise.

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SAP Sales Cloud

Manage your customer base with a powerful yet intuitive CRM solution.

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DMS

An archive solution without media disruptions directly in your ERP system: SAP Document Management System (DMS).

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Reliable Quality from SAP

As an SAP partner, PART brings the full depth of SAP expertise to the mid-sized cosmetics industry.

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We’ll be happy to answer all your questions in a free, non-binding consultation.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ERP Implementation in the Cosmetics Industry

What specific requirements does the cosmetics industry place on an ERP system?

Cosmetics products are subject to strict regulatory requirements – from the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC 1223/2009) to INCI declaration obligations. An industry-specific ERP must therefore closely link recipe management, ingredient management, and product labelling. Additional requirements include: seamless batch traceability, bulk manufacturing with variable filling quantities, and the integration of laboratory processes (LIMS). PART has mapped these requirements directly in its industry solutions for the cosmetics sector.

How does an ERP system support recipe development in the laboratory?

Modern ERP solutions for the cosmetics industry are directly integrated with LIMS laboratory solutions. This means recipes are managed centrally, and changes to a formulation immediately affect production planning, procurement needs, and labelling. At the same time, quality tests and inspection records can be documented within the system. This shortens development cycles and measurably accelerates time-to-market for new products.

How does batch traceability work in cosmetics production?

In cosmetics production, batch traceability is particularly complex because bulk goods are filled into various container sizes and marketed under different trade names. An industry-specific ERP maps this batch logic in full – from raw material receipt through bulk manufacturing and filling to goods dispatch. In the event of a recall, it is possible within a very short time to determine which batches, customers, and markets are affected. PART industry solutions also handle complex constellations involving semi-finished goods and contract manufacturing.

Cloud ERP or on-premise – which is the better choice for cosmetics companies?

Both approaches have their merits, depending on the company's situation. SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud is suited to cosmetics companies looking to scale internationally and preferring a lean IT infrastructure – with automatic updates and high system stability. SAP Business One with C.One is the proven on-premise option for operations with specific customization requirements or an existing system landscape. PART advises independently and helps you make the right decision for your situation.

How long does the ERP implementation take in a cosmetics company?

For mid-sized cosmetics companies, the typical implementation timeframe ranges from four to twelve months depending on complexity. Careful preparation is key: which processes need to be mapped? Which interfaces exist (e.g. to scales, labelling systems, EDI partners)? PART accompanies implementation projects with a structured methodology and places particular emphasis on not disrupting day-to-day operations during the implementation.