In today’s fast-evolving world, organizations across industries face the complex challenge of balancing regulatory compliance with efficiency and sustainability. When the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) set out to revolutionize existing pesticide registration processes, they realized more than just technology was needed. DPR sought a collaborative partner who garnered both the expertise and vision to bring that transformation to life. MERP Systems worked alongside DPR to create a solution that addressed immediate needs and laid the groundwork for long-term sustainability. The result? The launch of the California Pesticide Electronic Submission Tracking (CalPEST) System designed to modernize and streamline the pesticide registration process. This state-of-the-art platform integrated more than 20 legacy and manual systems, creating efficiencies across multiple departments, and streamlining roles and responsibilities. Delivering a Game-Changing Solution: The Role of MERP Systems At the core of CalPEST’s success is MERP Systems’ ability to seamlessly integrate cutting-edge technology with complex regulatory processes. Our team collaborated closely with DPR to deliver a tailored solution transforming how applications are submitted, reviewed, and processed. Here’s how MERP Systems contributed to the groundbreaking CalPEST solution: Improved Efficiency through Technology MERP Systems designed and implemented the technological infrastructure behind CalPEST, allowing DPR’s scientific programs to simultaneously review applications. The system will significantly reduce processing times by automating data flows enabling faster evaluations across critical areas like human health risks and environmental impacts. Enhanced Transparency and Communication CalPEST brings real-time visibility into the registration process, providing pesticide registrants with timely updates and transparent information about their application status. MERP Systems built the central hub that facilitates this communication, ensuring that DPR’s internal teams and external stakeholders can access the information they need when they need it. Supported Sustainability Goals Streamlining the state's registration process is identified as a priority action in the Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap, which was developed by a cross-sector, diverse work group. Improving and streamlining DPR's pesticide registration and evaluation programs will facilitate and accelerate the availability of lower-risk products, practices and technologies to reduce the use of high-risk pesticides. Future-Proofing the System MERP Systems developed CalPEST not just as a solution for today, but as a platform ready for the future. With planned enhancements and additional functionality coming in 2025, the system is built to grow alongside California’s evolving pest management needs. MERP Systems will continue to provide ongoing support and technical expertise, ensuring CalPEST remains a functional and useful tool to advance DPR’s work. Empowering DPR’s Mission with MERP Systems’ Expertise The launch of CalPEST is a critical step toward realizing DPR’s mission of promoting sustainable pest management and protecting public health and the environment. MERP Systems intertwined a unique combination of collaboration, creativity, and expertise across regulatory systems, data management, and process automation to help make DPR’s vision a reality. DPR Director Julie Henderson noted, “CalPEST represents DPR’s core values of accountability and continuous improvement.” MERP Systems is proud to contribute to the transformation that the CalPEST System will bring to DPR, enhancing its ability to meet and sustain its unique regulatory needs and commitments, both now and in the future. According to Sudhee Maddur, VP at MERP , “A broad collaborative team worked together on this important initiative, adhering to industry best practices to build a tailored multi-functional application suite of functionality to modernize and digitize a vitally important process. Focusing on stakeholder needs and product vision guided the team to deliver a robust product supported by Microsoft Dynamics 365 on the Power Platform Architecture. We are proud to reach this important milestone and are thankful to the myriad groups of dedicated professionals who weathered the challenges and helped us to deliver.” Partnership for a Sustainable Future At MERP Systems, we believe in building solutions that do more than solve today’s problems—they drive lasting change. The CalPEST System not only helps DPR streamline its pesticide registration processes, but also contributes to California’s work to accelerate a transition to sustainable pest management. CalPEST is just one example of how MERP Systems helps government agencies modernize their processes and deliver on their missions.  Ready to Transform Your Organization? Learn how MERP Systems can partner with you to create solutions that power efficiency, innovation, and sustainability. Visit us at MERP Systems and discover how we can help drive your mission forward. Media Contact: Rajitha Nair, Manager, Business Development, rnair@merpsystems.com

- Authored by Bincy Roy, Junior Software Applications Developer, MERP Systems

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