Mar-Kov Batch Manufacturing ERP
Mar-Kov Batch Manufacturing ERP
Robust Software for Batch & Process Manufacturing

Transform Your Batch Manufacturing with Mar-Kov ERP
Effortless Compliance & Traceability
End-to-End Operational Efficiency
Real-Time Cost & Inventory Visibility
We were kind of set in our ways. After 10+ years of using the same software, we were very reluctant to change. With Mar-Kov, things have worked out better than expected—we replaced all the functionality we had under our old software and have added new capabilities as well. Now we are in a really good place.
Mar-Kov ERP Features: Everything You Need in Batch Production & Tracking Software
Gain real-time visibility and control over your production with Mar-Kov’s Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Electronic Batch Recording (EBR). Designed for batch process manufacturers, it provides complete batch and production tracking, from weighing to process step recording and compliance enforcement. Ensuring accuracy and efficiency from weighing to packaging.
Barcode-Enforced Workflows
Guide operators through production steps with barcode checkpoints that eliminate guesswork and reduce manual errors. Scan to confirm the correct item and lot are used.
In-Process Instructions & Controls
Record instructions, measurements, samples, and approvals during production while alerting for out-of-spec conditions.
Equipment & Cleaning Logs
Schedule, track, and enforce cleaning, maintenance, calibration requirements, and schedules. Record equipment usage events and prove compliance as part of each production record.
Digital Batch Records
Capture and store detailed, time-stamped batch and production activity with electronic signatures and audit-ready logs. Produce audit-friendly printed records on demand.
Automated Weighing Integration
Connect directly to scales to automate weighing steps and prevent out-of-spec errors while automatically collecting batch actuals. Workflows for a variety of weighing configurations including preweigh, weigh and add, and others.
Track sampling and testing requirements for each raw material, component, and manufactured item in your facility. Ensure production process is followed, and adjustments for deviations are made seamlessly.
Quarantine & Release
Automatically quarantine materials on receipt and manufacturer. Sample, test, and release all within Mar-Kov.
C of A Generation
Generate Certificates of Analysis (CofAs) for manufactured products.
Adjust & Rework
If production deviations occur, specify required adjustments, rework instructions from the lab, and enforce production operator to execute as instructed.
Analyze & Refine
Detailed reporting allows you to track quality results across batches. Work with R&D to refine your formula and narrow your raw material specifications to drive towards first pass approval for products.
Sweep Away the Paperwork
No longer keep separate quality records on paper or Excel—everything is in one place, and easily accessible when needed.
Mar-Kov helps batch manufacturers pass audits—whether they be Government, Brand, Retailer, or Certification. Maintain full GMP compliance with FDA, GFSI, Health Canada, and other regulations. Built-in controls, traceability, and documentation make audits easy.
Digital Audit Trails
Automatically log every step of production, from formulation changes to sanitation, to always stay audit-ready.
Catch Errors BEFORE They Happen
Enforce SOPs such as FIFO/FEFO, approval requirements including testing and CofAs, and prevent out-of-tolerance weighing with scale integration. You will now prevent most errors rather than simply catching them.
Allergen & Contamination Controls
Support FDA electronic records regulations with secure access control, audit logs, and electronic signatures.
Supplier & Raw Material Certification Tracking
Attach and verify certificates for all sourced materials and vendors, ensuring continuous compliance.
CFR 21 Part 11 Compliance
Simplfy the sales order process from prospect through sale to customer service, ensuring smooth tracking, processing, and completion.
Mar-Kov ties your financial data directly to real-time production activity. From actual usage, yield per batch, and production run to labor tracking and landed costing, you get accurate costing and financial clarity without manual reconciliation or disconnected systems. Whether you’re using QuickBooks or a full ERP, Mar-Kov provides purpose-built financial tools for batch process manufacturers that enable you to scale confidently.
Real-Time Batch-Level Financials
Get detailed visibility into actual costs per batch or production run, including actual ingredient quantities used, labor, overhead, and yield quantities—no more relying on estimates or averages.
Accurate Asset Valuation & COGS
Accurate, detailed valuation including actual cost and quantities used per raw material lot, production yield, and operator labor. Landed costing with freight, tariffs, and surcharges.
Formula Pricing & Quoting
Track cost fluctuations and re-cost your formulas in real time to ensure your formulations and pricing strategies stay profitable. Automatically adjust for ingredient volume discount pricing, as well as waste from rare materials used only for limited production runs.
Identify Opportunities for Margin Improvement
Drill down into costing and identify variances such as different labor costs by line or shift, rising raw material prices, and waste.
Reporting Your Way
Drill down into valuation by account, item category, item, or lot. Analyze cost, revenue, and margin by period. Determine your best performers by customer, item, product group, or sales rep.
QuickBooks & ERP Integration
Integrate seamlessly with QuickBooks, your ERP of choice, or other business systems. Connect production and quality data with accounting, eliminating double entry and data gaps.
Mar-Kov’s Warehouse Management System (WMS) is tailored specifically for batch process manufacturers, including robust features such as flexible automatic unit conversions, automated staging of materials for orders, FIFO/FEFO processing, automatic sampling and quarantine on receipt, and more. This is on top of fundamentals like barcoded LPN/Container inventory, warehouse locations, cycle counts, adjustment reports, and so on.
Full Barcode Control
Generate barcodes for material on arrival to instantly update inventory, verify supplier specs, and track quality issues.
Location & Lot Tracking
Manage inventory by cLPN/container, location, batch, and lot with real-time tracking and traceability across facilities. Maintain chain of custody and investigate issues with detailed logging and reporting.
FIFO/FEFO Enforcement & Expiry Management
Automate picking logic to reduce waste, ensure compliance, and move inventory based on shelf life or receipt date. Get proactive alerts on inventory nearing expiry to prevent waste.
Shipping & Fulfillment Control
Track orders, scan-packed goods, and verify shipping accuracy at every stage of the process.
Physical Inventory & Cycle Counts
Simplify audits with digital tools for inventory counts, variance analysis, and reconciliation.
Storage Rules
Enforce storage rules electronically, such as allergens, flammables, heavy materials and quarantined receiving.
Mar-Kov’s formulation management software gives you full control over recipes and formulas, protecting your IP, ensuring batch consistency, and integrating with costing and production. Whether you’re developing new SKUs or scaling a master formula, Mar-Kov is the ideal ERP for formulation development in batch manufacturing
Master Formula Versioning
Maintain full version control with audit trails, approval workflows, and rollback options, perfect for regulated industries.
Role-Based Access Controls
Control who can view, edit, or approve formulas to secure proprietary data and enforce compliance protocols.
Batch Size Scaling
Automatically scale ingredient quantities with precision, preserving key ratios and tolerances across different batch sizes. Alternately, insist on a separate formula per order size to ensure proper equipment and instruction validation for regulated environments.
Formula Approval Workflows
Route changes through digital sign-off workflows to maintain consistency across teams, facilities, and compliance zones.
Integrated Costing View
See real-time cost impact of formula changes, including raw materials, packaging, and labor, using built-in recipe development tools.
Mar-Kov’s Material Requirements Planning (MRP) software helps batch manufacturers stay ahead of demand. Automate procurement and production plans using real-time inventory, sales orders, and lead times, while syncing directly with QuickBooks or ERP systems.
Demand-Driven Planning
Use sales forecasts, open orders, and inventory levels to automatically generate purchase and production plans.
Inventory Replenishment Automation
Trigger reorder alerts based on real-time consumption, lead times, and safety stock thresholds, reducing downtime and stockouts.
Production Scheduling Integration
Tie material planning directly to production timelines to avoid delays and downtime.
Track Purchase & Shipping Orders
Have a single source of truth for all orders to guide your material requirements plan.
Capacity & Constraint Visibility
Align purchasing with available machine hours, labor schedules, and vendor lead times for smooth execution.
Purchase Order Generation
Auto-generate purchase orders based on demand and material rules, cutting manual work and delays from the supply chain.
Mar-Kov’s real-time manufacturing dashboards turn complex production, quality, and financial data into actionable insights. With KPI tracking, exception alerts, and customizable views for every team, you can drive faster decisions and improve plant-wide performance.
Batch & Production Dashboards
Monitor real-time production progress, yield, and status by line, facility, or product.
Inventory & Costing KPIs
Track inventory turns, material usage, and batch cost trends in one unified view.
Quality Control Alerts
Automatically scale ingredient quantities with precision, preserving key ratios and tolerances across different batch sizes. Alternately, insist on a separate formula per order size to ensure proper equipment and instruction validation for regulated environments.
Formula Approval Workflows
Get immediate notification of out-of-spec conditions, failed inspections, or delayed quality events.
Exception Reporting
Flag and route issues for review automatically when data deviates from SOP or targets.
Financial & Margin Insights
Visualize profitability by SKU, customer, or production line to guide strategic decisions.
Customizable Role-Based Views
Tailor dashboards for executives, QA teams, or plant managers based on what they need to act on.
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