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Why generic ERP just isn't enough: look for enterprise resource planning software that has been designed to meet the special needs of the metals industry.

Publication: Metal Center News
Publication Date: 01-JUL-05
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
When metal distributors and fabricators go looking for software solutions, they invariably investigate ERP products, as well they should. But those ERP solutions often fall flat when presented with the specific business requirements of the metals industry.

The unique nature of metals products means that inventory information is critical. Attributes or specifications such as heat number, width, length, gauge and grade must be tracked precisely. Detailed information on chemical and physical properties must be recorded and evaluated. Tracking of inventory up and down the supply chain, including lot, heat, tag and certifications, is vital.

This inventory information, and how it is used to optimize metals operations, is...

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