DeltaV Batch vs Forkto

DeltaV Batch coordinates batch manufacturing across a plant, including recipe execution, sequencing, and equipment use. Its architecture follows the ISA-88 Batch Standard and supports reusable software modules. Tools cover recipe scheduling, configuration, and execution, while Batch Executive coordinates communication between control logic and batch processes. The suite includes process cells, unit modules, phases, equipment modules, and control modules. Batch Historian and DeltaV Event Chronicle collect recipe execution and process-event data; automatic history collection also covers events and configuration changes to support data integrity and regulatory requirements. Redundant Batch Executives are designed to avoid a single point of failure without interrupting batch operations. Campaign Manager and Recipe Exchange provide interfaces for connecting recipes and campaigns with other applications. Basic, Advanced, and Professional suites vary by process requirements, with campaign execution and scheduling included in Professional Batch. Deployment is listed as API, self-hosted, web, and Windows. It is paid, with pricing on request; capacity scaleups are priced by configured unit count. Each DeltaV system using Batch requires a ProfessionalPLUS Station and an Advanced Unit Management software control license.

Forkto provides food safety and traceability software for UK food businesses, from small cafés to large processing facilities. It connects supplier, intake, batch, production, label and customer records to support batch recalls. Teams can keep temperature logs and use wireless sensors to monitor fridges and freezers around the clock. The system also supports opening and closing checks, cleaning schedules, and signed, timestamped records.

Its operational tools include stock and lot tracking, production, recipes, labels, wastage tracking, audits, issue management, staff training and rotas. Allergen tracking covers ingredients and recipes, and QR allergen menus can be made available to customers. Records retain a full history and can be exported as CSV. Forkto works in a modern browser on phones or tablets without a download. The listed plan costs £13 a month per site. A 14-day trial includes all features, requires no card and may have its data deleted if the customer does not subscribe. More complex and multi-site pricing depends on requirements.