“BatchMaster software skillfully streamlined our inventory transactions’ major misalignments and improved our tracking performance, which led to minimizing waste and reducing overall costs.”

Ruben Degryse

Managing Director

Degryse Paints

Customer

Degryse Paints

Industry

Paint and Coatings

Location

Ichtegem, Belgium

Solution

BatchMaster Desktop ERP

Degryse Paints Reduces Costs, Streamlines Inventory Tracking, and Complies with Industry Regulations with BatchMaster ERP

Founded in 1976, Degryse Paints is a Belgian manufacturer specializing in high-quality paints, varnishes, primers, oil mixtures, and specialty coatings for a wide range of substrates, including wood, brick, concrete, plaster, and metal surfaces.

Over the past four decades, the company has grown into a successful international coatings manufacturer known for delivering specialized products designed to solve complex customer challenges. As Degryse continued to expand its operations, the company recognized the need for a more integrated ERP solution to support production, inventory, accounting, and quality management processes.

To support future growth and operational efficiency, Degryse selected BatchMaster Enterprise with POS functionality as its process manufacturing ERP platform.

Challenges

Before implementing BatchMaster, Degryse relied on a legacy system that lacked the functionality and integration needed to support its evolving business requirements.

1. Managing Multiple Standalone Systems

Because the previous software offered limited formulation and production capabilities, Degryse was forced to rely on multiple separate systems to manage different business functions, creating inefficiencies and disconnected workflows.

2. Limited Visibility Across Operations

The company needed better oversight across production, planning, inventory, accounting, and quality control to improve operational performance and decision-making.

3. Inventory Tracking and Cost Control Challenges

With approximately 1,000 active raw materials used in paint manufacturing, material tracking and inventory accuracy were critical to controlling waste and managing production costs.

4. Manual Financial and Sales Processes

Degryse also required stronger accounting and POS functionality to improve invoicing, manage sales and purchasing data more efficiently, and gain access to real-time financial information.

Solution

After evaluating its options, Degryse selected BatchMaster because of its industry-specific functionality, flexibility, and ability to support the company’s complex manufacturing and operational requirements.

“Because of the rich industry-specific experience, we relied on BatchMaster for the ERP services,” explained Ruben Degryse, Managing Director.

BatchMaster Enterprise provided integrated functionality for:

Formula and revision management
Production and inventory control
Quality control and compliance tracking
Planning and scheduling
POS and accounting management
Material tracking and reporting

The implementation process included detailed planning, training, and workflow alignment to ensure a smooth transition for the Degryse team.

Key Results

1. Improved Inventory Tracking and Reduced Waste

BatchMaster helped Degryse streamline inventory transactions and improve raw material tracking throughout the manufacturing process.

With better visibility into material movement and inventory management, the company reduced waste, improved tracking accuracy, and gained better control over production costs.

“BatchMaster software skillfully streamlined our inventory transactions’ major misalignments and improved our tracking performance,”

– Ruben Degryse, Managing Director

2. Stronger Operational Visibility Across the Business

The integrated ERP environment provided Degryse with improved oversight across production, planning, accounting, quality control, and inventory management.

By consolidating previously disconnected systems into one platform, the company streamlined workflows and improved operational coordination.

3. Enhanced Financial Management and POS Capabilities

BatchMaster’s POS and accounting functionality improved invoice management, purchasing and sales tracking, and cash flow visibility.

The system also simplified calculations involving unit-of-measure conversions and provided easier access to real-time financial data. According to Degryse, the transparent billing and financial management capabilities significantly improved efficiency across accounting operations.

4. Better Compliance and Documentation Management

As industry regulations and safety requirements increased, BatchMaster helped Degryse maintain centralized access to compliance reports, safety data sheets, and customer complaint records.

The system provided a secure, organized repository for critical compliance-related documentation and reporting.

5. Streamlined Manufacturing and Quality Processes

BatchMaster integrated seamlessly into Degryse’s daily operations, supporting:

This integration helped standardize processes and improve efficiency throughout the organization.

6. Smooth Implementation and Ongoing Support

Degryse highlighted the BatchMaster team’s commitment and responsiveness throughout implementation and post-go-live support. Although the project included requests for enhanced integrations and functional improvements, BatchMaster worked closely with the company to address challenges and ensure successful adoption.

“The transition has been quite easy and swift because of the sheer dedication, immense efforts, and unwavering commitment by the BatchMaster team,” shared Degryse.

Looking Ahead

With BatchMaster in place, Degryse Paints has established a stronger operational foundation for continued growth and international expansion.

The company now benefits from improved inventory visibility, streamlined manufacturing processes, stronger financial management, and enhanced quality and compliance oversight — helping Degryse continue delivering high-quality specialty coatings to customers worldwide.

About BatchMaster Software

BatchMaster Software is a leading provider of ERP solutions that help formula-based manufacturers streamline their operations and scale production, while reducing costs and complying with changing customer demands and ever more stringent regulatory mandates. The company delivers industry specific solutions for Food, Beverage, Nutraceuticals, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Chemicals, and other process industries. BatchMaster ERP is seamlessly embedded within SAP Business One providing a single comprehensive process manufacturing ERP solution available on premise and in the cloud. BatchMaster Software has been serving the process manufacturing market for over 30 years and supports thousands of customers worldwide.