Digitalization for the chemical industry with Microsoft Dynamics 365
Unify your processes across a seamless Microsoft ecosystem: transparent, secure, and future-ready. COSMO CONSULT supports mid-sized chemical companies with smart solutions, deep industry expertise, and hands-on consulting.
Referenzstatement der Hesse GmbH & Co. KG: Warum ist Digitalisierung wichtig?
The formula for successful digital transformation in the chemical industry
High energy prices, shaky supply chains and ever-changing regulations - sound familiar? No doubt, as a chemical company you have a lot on your plate right now. But this is precisely where opportunity lies: the digital transformation of the chemical industry acts like a catalyst, speeding up processes and getting your business future-ready.
According to the DigiChem Survey 2022, 65% of chemical companies expect significant changes to come from the use of digital technologies. The Bitkom Digital Office Index 2024 also shows this: Digital tools for administration and communication are now standard office fare in the German chemical industry. It's no longer just about introducing an ERP or CRM system. What counts today is how well your systems communicate with each other - this is the only way to break down data silos, seamlessly interlink processes and ensure data quality at all times.
Partnering with COSMO CONSULT, your experts in digital transformation and change management, lets you move forward smoothly and scale with confidence. The result? Transparency, full compliance, 100% control over your processes and real decision-making power.
There are plenty of challenges - this is how we tackle them
Our chemical expertise in figures
25+
Years of experience in the chemical industry
1000+
Successful projects in the process industry
3500+
Users in the chemical industry
Nailing every batch, from lab bench to full-scale production
In batch production, success hinges on perfect coordination: Nail your formulations and steps with clear resources and specs for flawless output. Hooking into COSMO ERP Chemicals ties it all together, delivering top quality, peak efficiency, and full regulatory compliance every time. Think seamless tracking of containers through production, testing, and approvals, all locked down. Production orders zip straight from ERP to the floor, ditching paperwork chaos.
Meanwhile, BI tools dive into your data, flagging issues early so you can course-correct fast, optimize resources, and keep every batch fully documented.
The result: shorter throughput times, better capacity utilization and a solid basis for real continuous process improvement - batch after batch.
Compliance in the chemical industry: safe, compliant and traceable at all times
Compliance
Regulations change, audits are due and you have to deliver. Compliance is an essential part of day-to-day business for companies in the chemical industry.
With the integrated knowledge management and automated document creation of our digital industry solutions , you can manage all requirements easily - from REACH and CLP/GHS to hazardous goods and environmental regulations through to occupational health and safety. This means you have a lower workload without skimping on compliance.
Verification obligations & audits
Product safety, traceability, batch records - everything you need for your verification obligations can be mapped directly in the ERP system with our solutions. You can connect quality management processes directly via standardized connectors - without any manual intermediate steps. You retain control, while we ensure smooth processes and sound data.
Audit and certification processes, for example in accordance with ISO or GMP, also run on a shared digital platform - seamlessly integrated and cleanly documented. That way, you are always audit-ready without any stress.
When AI teams up with chemistry
AI in the chemical industry
Artificial intelligence brings man and machine together in chemistry. With AI, you can automate routines, recognize patterns early on and react to changes in near real time. Data collection evolves into smart process insights that turn knowledge into proactive steps and take your decisions to the next level.
COSMO CONSULT supports you with a wide range of AI services - from the right AI strategy to implementation in the laboratory, production or office contexts.
AI makes the workplace smarter
Having the right info exactly when and where it's needed changes everything: AI pulls it all together, anticipates needs, and puts it right at your team's fingertips. Your people get answers before questions even pop up.
Our industry solutions add intelligent functions to your systems - automatic analyses, precise decisions, clean data. The result? A workplace that is actually enjoyable because it is intuitive and everything clicks perfectly.
Greater efficiency in the chemical industry thanks to IoT and fast responses to process deviations
Forward-thinking IoT
Downtimes, leaks or unnoticed deviations - no control room pro stays cool through that. With the IoT solutions of COSMO CONSULT, you can keep an eye on systems, tanks and containers at all times. Sensors monitor conditions in real time and notify you as soon as something goes off track.
This allows you to detect anomalies at an early stage, avoid failures in advance and plan maintenance when it is really necessary.
Smart sensors that stay one step ahead
Digital twins link your sensor data with ERP and product information - for full transparency of processes and assets.
You can see at a glance what is going on and recognize trends or maintenance requirements early. This helps keep your business running smoothly and keeps you safe.
The result...
... is a total game-changer. Transitioning to digital operations can improve efficiency, safety, and availability, while reducing costs. You'll easily meet compliance requirements, monitor everything non-stop with zero gaps, and take action before issues escalate.
Chemical industry data security: Proven ways to safeguard sensitive info.
A wrong click or system vulnerability in chemicals? That can quickly become expensive. Formulations, production and quality data are your capital, and that is exactly what needs to be protected. Especially in SaaS environments - i.e. cloud services where you use software flexibly via the internet - data security is priority number one. COSMO CONSULT relies on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform - with strong encryption, clearly regulated access rights and regular backups.
GDPR-compliant order processing ensures your legal protection. Technical and organizational measures (TOMs) ensure the availability and recoverability of your data - even in exceptional cases. Regular updates and adaptations to new security standards keep all protection mechanisms up to date. Better safe than sorry.
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