Cosmetic Manufacturing ERP software

Cosmetics manufacturing software helps businesses manage every step of making beauty and personal care products.

It connects all your formulas, materials, production, and inventory in one system that updates in real time. Manufacturers can create detailed product recipes using multi-level BOMs, and each step in production is linked to a clear process so that products stay consistent across batches. Batch and lot tracking records where ingredients came from, how they were used, and where each finished product was shipped, giving you everything you need for safety, audits, and product recalls.

Barcode scanning makes it easy to move, pick, and pack items while keeping stock counts accurate. Fully customizable labels, packing slips, and other documents can be created automatically from the same data.

Cosmetic inventory software also helps plan production and purchasing. It shows what materials are available, what needs to be ordered, and what jobs are ready to start. For products with expiry dates, batch tracking helps rotate stock and reduce waste.

Cosmetics manufacturing software brings control, accuracy, and visibility to every stage of production, from ingredient sourcing to final shipment.

Sutton's pricing is based on the number of people who need access, not on production volume or modules.

The base plan includes your first 5 user accounts, and additional users can be added for a fee — since you only pay for active users, you can scale up during busy seasons and deactivate seasonal accounts when you don't need them. If you use barcode scanning, the tablets, scanners, and label printers are optional hardware you purchase separately from your subscription.

You can see current plan pricing at heysutton.com/pricing.

In Sutton, you can create simple or multi-level BOMs, as well as alternative versions for formulas with slight variations.

Each version is saved to keep a full record of changes. Ingredients are tracked by lot or batch from arrival to use to ensure traceability and quality. Real-time inventory shows what materials are available and alerts teams when to restock.

Batch tracking and lot traceability record every movement of materials and finished goods from receipt to shipment.

Each batch or lot number links to key details like quantity, date, and location, creating a full product history. Barcode scanning updates records as items move through production, storage, and shipping. This makes it easy to trace where materials came from, how they were used, and which customers received them. If an issue arises, you can use cosmetic ERP software to quickly identify affected batches for review or recall.

Yes. Sutton connects directly with QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop to keep financial data and manufacturing activity in sync.

When bills, invoices, or expenses are created, the information flows automatically between both platforms. This removes double entry and keeps accounts accurate without extra work. Financial reports such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow summaries update with current data, so managers always see the latest figures.

Customer and vendor details also stay aligned, helping teams match payments and orders quickly.

Because information moves in real time, users can track the full picture of costs, inventory, and sales from one connected view.

ODM stands for Original Design Manufacturer, a production model where a factory develops a formula and packaging on its own, then sells that ready-made product to different brands to relabel and sell as their own.

The manufacturer builds a catalog of pre-developed formulas and packaging options; a brand picks one and makes light tweaks, and the factory keeps ownership of the underlying formula.

This model is popular with startups and smaller beauty brands. It skips the R&D phase entirely, so there's no formulation cost, products can go from selection to shelf in weeks rather than months, and minimum order quantities tend to be lower since the manufacturer is producing a formula it already makes for other clients.

ODM is often confused with OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), but the difference comes down to who owns the formula.

With ODM, the factory designs the product, and you choose from what already exists. With OEM, you bring your own formula and specs, and the factory manufactures it to your exact requirements. ODM products are also sometimes called private-label or white-label products — if you're evaluating that route for your own brand, see our section on private-label and contract manufacturing for how Sutton supports that workflow.