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ERP FOR TANNERY INDUSTRY

ERP for Tannery Industry

Complete SAP-Based Tannery ERP for Raw Hide, Wet Blue & Finished Leather

Introduction

The tannery and leather-processing industry requires:

Precision
Traceability
Recipe Accuracy
Complete Workflow Control
Multi-Stage Production Visibility

India contributes 12.93% of the world's hide/skin production, making traceability and cost optimization essential.

AIS Business Corp offers a SAP-powered tannery ERP that manages:

Complete Production Flow

Raw
Wet Blue
Crust
Finished Leather

Designed for both Domestic and Export tanneries, providing full operational transparency.

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SAP S/4HANA

Enterprise-grade ERP designed for large tanneries and multi-plant leather processing units. Supports advanced finance, procurement, production planning, batch and lot traceability, chemical and recipe management, yield and wastage analysis, quality management, effluent and environmental compliance tracking, export documentation, supply chain management, and real-time analytics across end-to-end tannery operations.

SAP Business One

A complete ERP solution for small and medium tanneries and leather processing businesses. Covers raw hide procurement, production and process tracking, batch management, chemical inventory, quality inspection, costing, sales, finance, warehouse operations, and distribution with fast deployment and scalable growth.

Cloud ERP (Private, Public Cloud & On-Premise)

Flexible and scalable ERP deployment options tailored for tannery operations. Choose Private Cloud for dedicated infrastructure and enhanced data security, Public Cloud for cost-effective SaaS deployment with automatic updates, or On-Premise for full control, deeper customization, and seamless integration with processing machinery, effluent treatment systems (ETP), quality labs, and legacy applications.

Why Tannery Needs SAP?

SAP is a full ERP system with integrated modules covering all business operations.
Helps automate routine tasks, improve customer interaction & reduce manual effort.
Ensures complete integration of core business functions.
Provides real-time operational control & visibility across departments.
Enables transparency at every level to boost growth & improve ROI.

Tannery ERP Modules

Production Process
Material Costing
Budget vs Actual
GST Ready
Customer Order Tracking

Key Challenges in the Tannery Industry

Raw Hide & Wet Blue Tracking Issues

Manual tracking leads to mismatch and losses.

Complex Chemical & Lot Management

Precise chemical costing and batch tracking are essential.

Multi-Stage Production Complexity

Each stage (soaking → liming → tanning → dyeing → finishing) must be tracked.

Lack of Capacity Planning

Machine + labour load needs scheduling.

Incomplete Export Documentation

Pre-invoice, packing list & dispatch need standardization.

Weak Material Planning

Missing integration leads to high costs.

AIS Tannery ERP - Complete End-to-End Functional Coverage

Material Planning

Procurement based on buyer schedule
Planning for hides, wet blue, crust, chemicals
Weekly/monthly requirement forecasting

Workflow & Capacity Planning

Daily machine load & labour planning
Pending quantity tracker
Multi-stage workflow visibility

Purchase Management

Chemical & leather procurement
Track raw leather by sq.ft or pieces
Lot-wise chemical costing
Intent-to-purchase
Subcontractor PO
Landed cost calculation
Auto SMS/email vendor alerts

Inventory & Lot Tracking

Real-time inventory
Hides, wet blue, chemicals & finished leather tracking
Lot numbers for all stages

Order Management

Multi-location order tracking
Integrated lot planning
Hide & chemical traceability

Invoice & Packing Management

Export invoice
Pre-invoice for cost estimate
Multi-location dispatch billing
User-defined packing profiles
Automated packing list
Weight/area/substance-based reports

Customer Management

Multi-location customer/vendor structure
Full CRM tracking
Supplier identification & rating

Recipe & Production Management

Costing from raw hide → finished leather
Recipe master for all tanning stages
Route card master
Swatch-wise routing
Full hide grading & processing
Stage-wise production tracking
Barcode for items
Swatch card maintenance
Re-scheduling (internal/external)
Hide-origin traceability

Quality Control

Stage-wise QC
Final QC approvals
Lab data integration

Accounting & Financials

Budget & cost center management
Purchase budgets
Quotation costing
P&L
Balance sheet
Cash flow
Automated exchange rate updates
Dual-currency order handling

Automation, Approvals & Alerts

Automation

AIS Tannery ERP automates:

  • Chemical issue & consumption posting
  • Production confirmations
  • Inventory & costing updates
  • Finance integration

Approvals

Approval workflows control:

  • Indents
  • Purchase orders
  • GRN
  • Recipe changes
  • Production releases

Alerts

Alerts notify users about:

  • Non-moving stock
  • Excess chemical usage
  • Open POs
  • Delayed GRNs
  • WIP deviations

AI, Analytics & Intelligent Tannery ERP

Using SAP embedded analytics, AIS ERP provides insights into:

Chemical efficiency, Yield variance, WIP bottlenecks, Inventory ageing, and Delivery risks.

Dashboards support predictive planning and margin improvement.

Reports & MIS (Tannery ERP)

These reports are directly mapped from your previous Leather ERP list and are 100% applicable to Tannery operations

Inventory & Stock Reports

  • Indent Status Register
  • Non Moving Stock
  • Stock Statement with Batch & Without MRP (Stores & RM WIP)
  • Stock Turnover Analysis
  • Stock Valuation Method Report
  • Stock Ledger with Batch-wise Report
  • FG Status
  • Overall Material Status

Production & Planning Reports

  • Work Order Status
  • Production Planning Register
  • Sample Production Receipt Register
  • Plan vs Actual Consumption – FG Wise Report

Purchase & Sales Reports

  • Purchase Register
  • Sales Register
  • Open PO Report
  • PO vs GRN Report

These reports ensure:

Traceability, audit compliance, chemical cost control, and production transparency.

Benefits of AIS Tannery ERP

Traceability from raw hide to finished leather

Accurate chemical costing

Controlled recipe management

Better capacity planning

Reduced wastage & higher yield

Export documentation simplified

Real-time dashboards

Improved profitability

Why Choose AIS Business Corp

Global enterprise solutions provider
Authorized SAP Partner (10+ years)
40+ SAP & mobile automation projects
Deep expertise in tannery & leather industry
Strong implementation and support team
Trusted by leading tanneries in India

Implementation Process

1

Requirement Study

2

Master Data Preparation

3

SAP Customization

4

User Training

5

Trial Run

6

Go-Live with Support

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can AIS track hides from procurement to shipment?

Yes, full stage-wise tracking is available.

Does the ERP support recipe & chemical lot tracking?

Yes, these are core modules.

Is export documentation supported?

Yes - export invoice, pre-invoice, and packing list are supported.

Can the system track wet blue inventory?

Yes, including arrival, issue, and WIP.

Does AIS ERP manage grading and defect inspection?

Yes, grade-wise sorting, defect marking, and QC parameters are fully supported.

Can it track area measurements for leather?

Yes, area (sq. ft / sq. m) based valuation, costing, and yield tracking are included.

Is drum-wise processing supported?

Yes, drum cycles, soaking, liming, tanning, and re-tanning stages can be monitored.

Can AIS ERP handle chemical consumption & variance?

Yes, it tracks standard vs actual consumption and chemical cost variances.

Does it support multi-factory and multi-godown operations?

Yes, centralized multi-unit and multi-warehouse management is built in.

Can buyers access shipment updates?

Yes, through an integrated buyer portal for orders, documents, and status.

Call to Action

Modernize your tannery with AIS Business Corp's SAP-powered Tannery ERP. Achieve complete traceability, chemical accuracy & production visibility. Contact us today for a personalized demo.

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