Infor M3 Chemical Industry Configuration and Setup
Infor M3 is purpose-built for process manufacturing and provides deep functionality for chemical industry operations. Configuring M3 programs like MMS001 (Item Master), PDS001 (Product Structure), and OIS300 (Batch Orders) for chemical-specific requirements demands precise setup of potency tracking, hazardous material attributes, and formula-based production. This guide covers the critical configuration paths that M3 consultants must address for chemical manufacturers.
Item Master and Chemical Attribute Configuration
Chemical products in M3 require extended attributes beyond standard item master fields. Program MMS001 panel sequence E/F holds the potency, grade, and shelf-life settings that drive downstream lot disposition and quality holds. The MITBAL table stores warehouse-level attributes while MITMAS holds global item defaults. Proper setup of item types (ITTY) and product groups (ITGR) for chemicals ensures correct costing and regulatory reporting.
- Configure potency-tracked items in MMS001 using attribute fields ATID/APTS with active ingredient percentage ranges
- Set shelf-life parameters in MMS001 panel F including manufacturing date, expiry date, and retest intervals
- Define hazardous material codes in CRS065 linking to GHS classification and SDS document references
- Establish item lot attributes in MMS080 to capture specific gravity, pH, viscosity, and purity per batch
- Map chemical product groups in CRS025 with REACH and TSCA compliance flags for regulatory tracking
Formula Management and Batch Production Setup
Chemical manufacturing in M3 revolves around formula-based production structures defined in PDS001 (Product Structure) and executed through OIS300 (Manufacturing Orders). Unlike discrete BOM structures, chemical formulas require yield-based calculations, by-product tracking, and potency adjustments at runtime. The MPDHED and MPDMAT tables store formula header and material lines that drive ingredient scaling during batch creation.
- Define formulas in PDS001 with yield percentages, by-product outputs, and co-product allocation rules
- Configure batch sizing rules in PDS002 to auto-scale ingredient quantities based on order volume
- Set up potency-based material substitution in PDS060 for active ingredient concentration adjustments
- Enable quality checkpoints in PMS100 at critical process steps for in-process sampling and hold decisions
- Map operational sequences in PDS002 with tank cleaning, reaction time, and temperature parameters
Regulatory Compliance and Hazmat Integration
Chemical manufacturers face stringent regulatory requirements across REACH, TSCA, GHS, and local environmental agencies. M3 stores compliance data across several interconnected tables including MITMAS, CSYTAB, and the Quality Management module. Configuring automatic holds on non-compliant lots and maintaining Certificate of Analysis (COA) generation through MOS450 are mandatory for audit readiness.
- Configure GHS label printing through MOS450 with pictograms, signal words, and hazard statements per SDS revision
- Set up REACH substance tracking in CRS065 linking items to pre-registration and authorization numbers
- Enable automatic lot holds in MMS080 when quality test results fall outside specification limits
- Define COA templates in MOS455 pulling lot-level test results, potency values, and compliance certifications
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