The amount of data your metals operation is collecting each day has skyrocketed over the past decade. That data can provide enormous value to the business but can also be a great risk. While it is understandable that keeping that data “where you can see it” is a hard habit to let go of, it …
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Read MoreWhenever someone suggests that it’s time for the organization to replace the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system, there is always pushback. ERP implementations have historically been long, involved, and expensive—disrupting the business and requiring lots of overtime. Everyone has a horror story. Fortunately, times have changed. The nature of cloud-based ERP is fundamentally different from …
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Read MoreEveryone who has been through an ERP implementation has stories to tell about disruption, delays, and drawn-out processes. In the past, on-premises ERP projects required the deployment of new hardware—often including new workstations for each employee—complex data migrations, custom development to meet unique requirements, and extensive training to help workers adapt to unfamiliar user interfaces. …
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Read MoreSales quoting is both the most difficult and the most important task that your steel service center and sales team performs. Getting quotes right has an impact far beyond your service center and all the way to the bottom line. So what is the best way to empower your sales teams with the ability to …
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Read MoreMetal fabricators are facing more complexity and stiffer competition every day. How can you optimize resources across production in a way that reduces costs and improves profits? The key is to streamline information flow and decision-making across the enterprise using a cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution designed specifically for the metals industry. Resource Optimization …
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Read MoreWhen it comes to metals industry accounting, accuracy is paramount. In today’s competitive market, you cannot afford to have inaccurate data in forecasting, quoting, or scheduling. At RealSTEEL, we understand that tracking materials in the metals industry is more complex than most enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems can handle. Only automation designed specifically for a …
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Read MoreMany metals processors, especially right now, have remote workers either occasionally or full-time. This can include field-based sales, managers of multiple facilities, and external processing partners. How do you ensure these workers have the information they need to be productive and successful no matter when or where they need to work? A cloud-based Enterprise Resource …
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Read MoreWe don’t have to tell you that metals processing can be complex. You already know how challenging it is to optimize inventory and production while controlling costs. It gets even more complicated as you expand from traditional workflows into new processing services such as bending, drilling, and assembling. How do you manage all these activities …
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Read MoreHave you been waiting for the right time to migrate to cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP)? Perhaps you are waiting for the cloud to become even more secure and affordable. Or maybe you think that digital transformation hasn’t hit the metals industry yet. Ready or not, the digital revolution is here. Companies in every industry, …
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Read MoreYou’ve heard a lot about the cloud and its transformational capabilities. While the cloud won’t change your fundamental metals operations, it will dramatically change the amount of control and visibility you have particularly for multi-step processing. Your employees constantly make decisions that impact your bottom line. Examples include salespeople providing quotes to customers and shop …
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Read MoreEveryone in the steel and metals industry knows to use the right tool for job, though it’s easy to overlook one important tool – your software. In today’s fast-paced marketplace, businesses must be focused on customer demands while controlling profit margins. As discussed in our eBook, “How Building Material Formers and Fabricators Can Thrive in …
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Read MoreEveryone in the steel and metals industry knows to use the right tool for job, though it’s easy to overlook one important tool – your software. In today’s fast-paced marketplace, businesses must be focused on customer demands while controlling profit margins. As discussed in our eBook, “How Building Material Formers and Fabricators Can Thrive in …
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Read MoreChanging customer demands are increasing pressure on building material formers and fabricators. It’s not enough to simply distribute raw materials. Customers are asking for more – more finishing services for components and products, faster processing, subassembly and the list goes on. Download this eBook, “How Building Material Formers and Fabricators Can Thrive in the Digital …
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Read MoreAre you a Building Materials Manufacturer with an outdated accounting or legacy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System? Are you struggling with challenges such as costing and inventory and wonder if there is a better way to manage both? We have developed a list of the top 5 questions to ask as you evaluate your choices. …
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Read MoreAt RealSTEEL, we work with steel service centers every day and we have helped many businesses implement new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. We also talk to many in the industry who have not made the move to a modern ERP system yet. Here are the dangers of putting off this critical investment. It’s Not …
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