Manufacturing Inventory Software with Recipe & Batch Tracking
Streamline your production with BSimple — recipe management, batch tracking, production runs, and Xero integration for Australian manufacturers.
- Recipe management with multi-level BOMs
- Batch and lot tracking with expiry dates
- Organic certification mass balance reports
- Xero integration for COGS and inventory
Recipe Management
Small manufacturers, food producers and beverage makers need a system that understands recipes and bill of materials. BSimple lets you define multi-level recipes — raw ingredients feed into a base mix, then into finished products. Each recipe version is tracked, so when your formula changes, inventory and COGS automatically adjust.
Unlike spreadsheets that break as you scale, BSimple's recipe engine handles unlimited ingredients, by-products, and packaging components. Set up your recipe once, and every production run automatically deducts the correct quantities from raw material stock.
Production Runs
When you're ready to produce, BSimple converts your recipes into production runs. Select the recipe, enter the batch size, and the system calculates every ingredient and packaging requirement. It checks stock levels and alerts you to shortages before you start.
Finished goods are created with full traceability — each batch gets a unique lot number, use-by or best-before date, and is linked back to the raw ingredient lots used. This is essential for HACCP compliance and recall readiness.
Batch and Lot Tracking
Traceability is non-negotiable in manufacturing. BSimple tracks every batch from raw material receipt through production to finished goods dispatch. Each lot is recorded with supplier, date received, quantity, and expiry date.
When you sell a finished product, the system records which production batch it came from — and by extension, every raw material lot that went into it. In the event of a recall, you can identify affected stock and trace it back to the supplier in minutes, not days.
Organic Certification and Mass Balance
If you hold organic, free-range, or other certification, BSimple's mass balance tracking helps maintain compliance. The system tracks certified and non-certified ingredient quantities separately, and reports on how much certified product you purchased versus what you sold.
This makes audit preparation straightforward — generate a mass balance report covering any date range and show your certifier exactly how organic inputs flow through to organic outputs. ACO, NASAA, and OFC certified producers use BSimple for their traceability requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does BSimple have a manufacturing module?
Yes — BSimple includes recipe management, production runs, batch tracking, and mass balance reporting as part of its core inventory and order management platform. There is no separate module or additional cost for manufacturing features.
Can BSimple handle HACCP traceability requirements?
Yes. BSimple tracks every production batch from raw material receipt to finished goods dispatch. Each step is recorded with lot numbers, dates, and quantities, making recall readiness and HACCP compliance straightforward.
How does batch tracking work in BSimple?
Each batch gets a unique lot number at production. Raw ingredient lots are linked to the finished goods batch. When you sell, the system records which batch went to which customer. You can trace forward (raw material → customer) or backward (customer complaint → supplier lot).
Is BSimple suitable for food manufacturing?
Yes — BSimple was built for food and beverage manufacturers. Recipe management, ingredient tracking, use-by dates, and batch traceability are core features. It also handles organic certification mass balance for certified producers.
Can I track organic certification through BSimple?
Absolutely. BSimple tracks certified and non-certified inventory separately and provides mass balance reports showing organic inputs versus organic outputs. This satisfies ACO, NASAA, and OFC audit requirements.
How is BSimple different from a full ERP for manufacturing?
BSimple focuses on what small to medium manufacturers actually need daily — inventory, orders, purchasing, and production — without the complexity and cost of a full ERP. It integrates with Xero for accounting, so you avoid double-entry while keeping your financial data in your existing accounting platform.