Your ERP shouldn't need bolt-ons to handle kegs, excise tax, and formula scaling
Beverage industry ERP
Aptean Beverage ERP is purpose-built for beverage manufacturers and distributors. Tank management, deposit tracking, excise compliance, and recipe precision, all out of the box on Business Central.
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Actionable inisghts
sound familiar?
Excise tax reporting is a manual nightmare
Manual reporting for excise taxes based on ABV, sugar content, and volume shipped is slow and risky. One mistake in an audit means heavy fines.
You don't know which tanks are available right now
A batch is ready but there's no empty vessel to receive it. Traditional ERPs can't track real-time tank capacity, causing production bottlenecks and scheduling conflicts.
Your keg tracking is a spreadsheet of hope
Kegs go out and don't come back. Deposit accounting is manual. You're losing thousands in unreturned assets because nobody can track them properly.
What your team will actually use
One system for everything that matters
Requires Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Works for breweries, distillers, wineries, soft drinks, water, bottling companies, and beverage producers of all kinds
Tank Management
Real-time vessel status and automated scheduling
Visual dashboards show current fill levels, contents, and cleaning status (Clean-in-Place or Dirty). Production scheduling accounts for tank availability to prevent bottlenecks.
Why it matters
No more production delays because a tank wasn't cleaned or wasn't available.
Excise & Compliance
Automated tax calculation and reporting
Automatically calculate excise reports based on ABV or sugar content and volume shipped. Support for multiple excise tax jurisdictions. Stay audit-ready without manual spreadsheets.
Why it matters
Compliance becomes a system output, not a month-end scramble.
Container Tracking
Track kegs, bottles, and deposits automatically
Track returnable assets like kegs and pallets to specific customers. Automated deposit accounting applies correct bottle deposits and taxes based on destination.
Why it matters
You stop losing money on unreturned kegs and incorrect deposit calculations.
Recipe & Dilution
Formula scaling with quality integration
Automatically adjust ingredient quantities based on target output or raw material potency. If a lab test shows an off-spec batch, the system calculates exact rework instructions.
Why it matters
Consistent product quality with less waste from over-correction or rework.
THE AI advantage
AI-powered beverage production on the Microsoft ecosystem
Aptean Beverage ERP runs on Business Central, giving you access to Microsoft Copilot and Azure AI. Automate repetitive tasks, predict demand shifts, and make data-driven decisions about production and inventory.
Ecosystem
Connected to Excel, Outlook, and Power BI
Your beverage ERP lives within the Microsoft environment. Instant visibility into cash flow and margins through Power BI without waiting for month-end.
Copilot
Predict seasonal demand before it hits
AI-driven forecasting uses historical sales and market trends to predict demand. Order specialty hops or custom-printed cans well in advance of seasonal spikes.
Copilot
Automate repetitive tasks with Copilot
Microsoft Copilot handles data entry, content generation, and routine reporting. Your team saves hours of manual work every week.
WHY THIS SOLUTION?
Why Aptean Beverage over generic ERP
Most ERPs need expensive customisation to handle beverage-specific complexity. Aptean delivers it out of the box.
Built for beverage, not retrofitted
Tank management, excise reporting, deposit tracking, and formula scaling are native. No bolt-ons. No middleware. No surprises.
18% higher revenue growth
Companies using industry-specific ERPs outperform those on horizontal platforms. The specialisation pays for itself.
Runs on Business Central
Familiar Microsoft interface with full AI capabilities. Your team already knows Excel, Outlook, and Teams. Adoption is faster.
Covers craft to large-scale
Whether you manage craft spirits, large-scale distribution, or complex bottling lines, Aptean scales with your operation.
18%
higher revenue growth with industry-specific ERPs
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< 1 min
to trace a recalled batch across all customers and products
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100%
automated excise tax calculation and reporting
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why your partner matters
We make sure your team actually uses it
We understand the nuances of beverage production. From craft spirits to large-scale bottling, we configure Aptean to your specific workflows and ensure your team gets trained on the processes that matter most.
We tailor your Aptean environment to your specific production model
Your beverage ERP connects to Power BI, Power Automate, and the full Microsoft ecosystem.
