Cosmetics, from formulation to filled jar.
Creams, shampoos and lotions in many variants and pack sizes. Frontlink guides mixing per formulation, keeps fill weights in check and records every batch, ready for the audit.
The weighing room, portion by portion.
Mixing starts with weighing. Frontlink splits the order into portions that fit the mixer, checks every weighing and prepares the charge protocol.
- 1 / 7The order
An order for 480 kg of day cream. The materials and quantities come from your ERP.
- 2 / 7Portions for the mixer
The mixer takes 300 kg. Frontlink splits the order into two portions of 240 kg, in the same proportions.
- 3 / 7Scan what gets weighed
The operator scans each lot. Only what was issued to this order may go on the scale.
- 4 / 7Within tolerance
The emulsifier weighs 19.41 kg, above the limit. The screen stops it. Proceeding is only possible with a supervisor's approval.
- 5 / 7Surplus back
Weighed too much? The surplus is reversed and goes back to stock, with the right lot.
- 6 / 7Ready for mixing
All materials of the portion are weighed and within spec. The portion is ready for the mixer.
- 7 / 7The charge protocol
Tolerance, in-process measurements, visual check and the assessment, signed off by the team lead.
The order. An order for 480 kg of day cream. The materials and quantities come from your ERP.
What is different in this industry.
- Many variants, one base
One base becomes several scents, colours and pack sizes. Frontlink links each filling order to its bulk batch, so you know which jars came from which mix.
- Fill weights in check
Overfill costs margin, underfill costs complaints. Operators record sample weights at the line and Frontlink shows the trend per filler.
- A record per batch
Cosmetics GMP asks for a record per batch. Weighing, cleaning and checks are on the tablet with name and time, ready for the audit.
What it looks like in practice.
A retailer asks for proof on a batch of hand cream. Frontlink shows the bulk batch with its weighings and viscosity check, the three filling orders made from it and the fill weights per order.
Example with fictional data.
- Bulk batch B-4471 linked09:10
- Sample weights, average 76.1 g10:00
- Label and batch code checked10:05
Solutions that deliver the most here.
- Production and operatorsAt the line, operators see the order, the steps and the instruction for each step. Materials are scanned, checks recorded and the shift hands over digitally. No paper, no retyping.
- Quality and batch recordQuality checks appear as a checklist on the tablet, with the norm next to each one. The batch record builds itself from what was actually made, and release and certificate follow without searching.
- Warehouse and stockFrontlink knows per lot what is there, where it is and how long it is good for. The warehouse picks by shelf life, stock matches what was really used, and a lot can be traced in one click.
Problems we often see here.
- Overfill destroys margin and material variance goes untrackedYou overfill 'just to be safe', and it quietly erodes margin on every unit produced.
- Operator work instructions are uncontrolledSOPs exist in binders, but people don't follow the same steps every time. Version control is nonexistent.
- Compliance-grade audit trails and e-signoffs are missingYou can't prove who did what, when, and under which procedure version. Shared logins and wet signatures are the norm.
Frequently asked questions.
Can we manage formulations in Frontlink?
Yes. Each formulation has versions, and the operator always works from the version approved for that order.
Does it help with cosmetics GMP?
Frontlink records the steps, checks and deviations per batch, with an audit trail that cannot be changed. That supports your own GMP; certification stays with you.
We make private label for brands. Does that fit?
Yes. Per customer you record specifications, labels and documents, and the customer sees order status and certificates in the portal.
Which process takes you the most time?
Book a 30-minute call. We look at your own examples together.
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