Inaccurate forecast on slow moving products
The lack of historical data reduces the reliability of the forecast.
The forecast by analogy estimates demand based on similar products, reducing the risk of breakage or excess.
Distributors
Distribution in the chemical industry: safety, precision and logistical efficiency
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Chemical distribution requires full visibility, regulatory compliance and operational precision
Chemical product distribution companies face an environment of high technical and regulatory demand. Managing multiple references with different stability, danger and expiration requires impeccable traceability and rigorous planning.
The main challenges facing the chemical industry
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What does it mean for your company?
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Lack of visibility on batches and shelf life
The handling of products with limited shelf life requires precision to avoid risks and penalties.
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Risk of cross contamination or improper storage
Mixing incompatible products may cause incidents or product losses.
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Difficulty meeting complex regulatory requirements
Distributors must comply with specific labeling, transportation and storage regulations.
How Imperia SCP solves it
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Batch control
Inventory management by lot and release status offers complete traceability, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational security.
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Identify incompatibilities
The planning system identifies incompatibilities and suggests safe locations, ensuring compliance with REACH and ADR regulations.
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Digital traceability
Digital traceability centralizes certificates, batches and safety sheets, facilitating audits and reducing the risk of non-compliance.
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What does it mean for your company?
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Stock immobilized due to expiration or low turnover
Chemical materials may lose stability before being sold.
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Excessive purchases for fear of breakage
The fear of failing in the service generates overstock in warehouses.
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Lack of alignment between purchases and real demand
Manual decisions cause unnecessary or late orders.
How Imperia SCP solves it
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FEFO System
FEFO control automates rotation, prioritizing products close to expiration and reducing waste.
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ABC-XYZ Segmentation
The ABC-XYZ segmentation adjusts coverage according to demand volatility and danger, optimizing immobilized capital.
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Connection between demand, stock and suppliers
Predictive planning connects demand, inventory and suppliers, synchronizing orders with expected turnover.
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What does it mean for your company?
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Prolonged lead times in critical matters
Imported or regulated chemicals suffer from long delivery times.
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High logistics costs for specialized transport
Shipping dangerous products requires certified vehicles and routes, increasing costs.
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Lack of coordination between operational areas
Without joint visibility, logistics do not align with real demand or product availability.
How Imperia SCP solves it
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Scenario simulation
Advance planning simulates alternative supply scenarios and adjusts coverage according to supply risk.
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Order grouping
Predictive load optimization groups compatible orders, maximizing occupancy and reducing unnecessary trips.
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Integration of forecast, stock and logistics
Integrate forecast, stock and transportation, aligning planning with logistical and regulatory restrictions.
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What does it mean for your company?
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High variety of SKUs with different requirements
Each product requires specific storage and handling conditions.
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Low visibility into performance by referral or customer
It is complex to identify which products or clients provide greater profitability.
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Lack of control over regulated or sensitive products
Errors in document management can cause blocks or sanctions.
How Imperia SCP solves it
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Planning by attributes
Planning by attributes classifies products according to type, danger and rotation, automating differentiated stock policies.
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Performance Dashboards
Profitability dashboards cross-reference cost, volume and risk information, facilitating strategic decisions.
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Advanced traceability
Advanced traceability centralizes permits, certificates and release statuses, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
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Dependency on sole or regulated providers
Supply interruptions affect the continuity of the service.
Predictive planning suggests staggered purchasing or dual sourcing based on criticality.
Documentary complexity and compliance control
Manual management of tokens, labels or certificates generates errors.
Digitize and Automate document management, ensuring compliance with REACH and CLP regulations.
Market opportunity
Key indicators that offer a clear vision of the strategic weight that this industry has in the current and future global economy.
Global context
Data obtained from Statista*
- 4.33T Market size 2025
- 1.9% CAGR 2025-2030
- 6.56M Chemicals Employees 2025
Our solution: Imperia Supply Chain Planning
Connect demand, procurement, and production through a modular cloud platform, designed to adapt to the unique needs of every industry.
Using historical data and advanced calculation models, our demand planning software accurately forecasts your future sales.
Thoroughly analyse your purchasing needs and create a procurement plan tailored to your demand forecast.
With our software, you'll know what and when to produce; make the most of your production lines, avoid bottlenecks, and meet deadlines.
Centralise your S&OP cycle: complete control of milestones, task tracking, and team collaboration.
Integration with all ERPs
100% Cloud, ISO 27001 Certification
Customer reviews
Measurable results
Ecosystem tailored to your needs
2x Faster
Quick implementation
Build your tool step by step
01. Start with the Core Pack
Start with our demand module, the tool that allows you to calculate how much you will sell.
02. Customise with the plugins you need
Add the features that suit your business. Scale at your own pace and expand when you need to, with our plugins.
03. Calculate your price and start now
Once you've added the features you need, get your price with our calculator. And if you have any questions, we'll sort them out for you.
Imperia's tool has exceeded our expectations, and we quickly began to see tangible results. Manuel Sánchez Gavilán, CEO at Cuatrogasa
What is the implementation process like?
Implementing the software with Imperia is a quick and straightforward process, starting with the integration of the demand module, and can be complemented with 2 new phases. Incorporating the purchasing module and the production module.
A process with full support from our team, with personalised training and consultancy.
- Systems and data integration, team training, working sessions for adjustments and Go-Live.
- Data integration and configuration of the purchasing plan and MEIO.
- Data parameterisation and configuration of the sequencer to optimise production.
Measurable benefits in a few weeks
+11%
Waste reduction
Minimize inventory losses due to damage or expiration.
+15%
Inventory reduction
Decrease the amount of products stored, reducing costs and increasing profitability.
+11%
Level of Service (OTIF)
Improve the number of orders delivered in full and within the established period.
Implement ABC/XYZ segmentation in your supply chain with this Excel template
Download our free template for free and start applying ABC/XYZ segmentation in your company. Classify your products according to their value and demand in a simple way.
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Order Summary:
Supply Chain Planning (10 users included)€850,00
Users:
- Administrators (1)
01€0,00 - Demand Planner (1)
01€0,00 - Supply Planner (0)
00€0,00 - Production Planner (0)
00€0,00 - S&OP Coordinator (1)
01€0,00 - Sales (0)
00€0,00
Total Price:
€850,00
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