Stop running your factory like it's 1985
You didn’t get into manufacturing to push paper. GoSmarter kills the manual data entry, the endless PDF hunting, and the spreadsheet hell. Get your production line moving and stop wasting time on admin work that a robot should be doing.
Stop wasting your best people’s time
We see it in every shop we visit:
- Managers hunting for data that should be on their screen
- Production staff fighting with Mill Certs instead of running machines
- Contract managers manually checking specs after the email comes in
- Detailers trying to read blurry PDFs from 2015
- Compliance managers drowning in paper records because “that’s how we’ve always done it”
- Engineers who use Nest cameras and Ring cameras at home — then walk into work and step back to 2005
It’s stupid. It burns cash. And it needs to stop.
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Make the machines do the boring stuff
You didn’t hire your best people to copy-paste data from PDFs. Let automation handle the grunt work. When you dump the paperwork and the manual data entry, your shop floor runs smoother. No more thick manuals, no more “compliance panic”. Just a system that works, whether it’s for the new apprentice or the guy who’s been there 30 years.
Why you need this
The traceability of metal has never been more important, or more time consuming.
Fabricators, stockholders, mills: The admin is different but the pain is the same. GoSmarter kills the drudge work and gives your people their time back.
20–50%
Scrap reduction
On structural, tube, and bar
120+ hrs
Admin saved per year
Just on certificate handling
1–2 days
To go live
No IT project. No consultant.
Metal Fabricators
Your raw material is money. Bad cuts burn your margin. Chasing certs holds up your jobs.
- AI-powered cutting plans — Reduce offcut waste 20–50% on structural sections, tube, and bar
- Instant mill cert verification — Confirm material grade meets spec before it hits the floor
- End-to-end traceability — heat number to finished piece so EN 10204 material test certificate audits become routine
- Works with your existing systems — Works alongside Infor, Epicor, Dynamics, and Sage via CSV import or REST API — no dedicated connector required, no integration fees
Steel Stockholders & Service Centres
Stock is your business. You can't sell what you can't locate.
- Live stock visibility = no more manual yard walks
- Automatic cert retrieval for every customer order
- See what's genuinely free to sell, not just what's on the floor
- Margin visibility across your full stock profile, not just turnover
The virtuous cycle
De-duplicate your workflows once. Everything that follows gets better. Automatically.
De-duplicate workflows
Enter cert data once — GoSmarter routes it to whoever needs it.
Compliance risk drops
Automated data cuts manual errors. Audits become routine.
Your team stops firefighting
Best people start finding improvements instead of fighting fires.
Four wins. One platform. Repeat.
Scrap rates drop. Admin hours shrink. On-time delivery improves. Over-ordering stops. Then the cycle starts again.
What Our Customers Say
Manufacturers are already getting value from GoSmarter, so you don’t have to take our word for it: here’s what our users have to say about GoSmarter’s powerful suite of tools.
We’re constantly seeking ways to improve our systems and processes with technology, and this has been a great opportunity to accelerate our adoption of smarter tools that open up new opportunities.
Tadhg Hurley
Managing Director | MAAS Precision Engineering
Smart technology choices can have a direct, measurable impact on reducing carbon emissions in steel manufacturing. The integration of AI and digital tracking has significantly improved our operational efficiency and sustainability performance.
Tony Woods
CEO | Midland Steel
This project helped create clarity, shared understanding, and momentum around how AI can support our people, operations, and long-term strategy — turning ambition into practical, actionable steps.
Rajesh Nair
CEO | Tata Steel UK
Trusted by manufacturers
Full metals platform. Or the specialist tools your ERP is missing.
GoSmarter is a metals management platform. Inventory. Mill certificates. Cutting plans. Compliance records. All in one place. All connected.
How it fits into your operation depends on where you’re starting from.
No proper system? If you’re running on spreadsheets, shared drives, and guesswork, GoSmarter replaces the lot. Stock, certs, and production plans — all live, all connected, from day one. No IT project. No six-month rollout. Safe, smart, and actually useful. Imagine that. Want the proof? Here’s what setup looks like in the real world →
Already have an ERP? Keep it. Connect GoSmarter via API and add the specific tools your ERP was never built for. Pull mill certificate data automatically. Run AI-powered cutting optimisation on long products. Stop making your ERP do things it’s rubbish at.
Same platform. You pick where it fits.
The outcomes add up fast. Scrap rates drop when cuts are planned against live stock. Admin hours evaporate when certs read themselves. On-time delivery improves when every job runs on verified material. And you stop over-ordering once you actually know what’s in the yard. One platform. Four wins. See the numbers →
Software for Metalheads
You don’t need a consultant. You need software that works. Try it for free and see why manufacturers love us.
The business case isn't complicated
Customers, from metals fabricators to stockholders, see the payback in four places.
20–50%
Scrap drops
Typically on long products. Real money back on every cut. Not a rounding error.
120+ hrs/yr
Admin disappears
A year, just on chasing material certificates. Your team can stop digging through PDFs and start doing actual work.
The scrambling stops
Better cut planning means fewer material shortages mid-job. Fewer panicked phone calls. More deliveries landing on time. Your On-Time In Full (OTIF) rate moves with them.
Over-ordering stops
Accurate stock records mean you stop buying material you already have sitting in the yard.
They happen together because the modules are connected. Certificate data flows into your stock records automatically. Accurate stock feeds better cut plans. Better plans mean fewer shortages, fewer emergency buys, and more deliveries on time.
All four. Through just us or through integration.
Put your own numbers in. Takes 2 minutes. No account needed.
GoSmarter runs on top of your existing setup. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), spreadsheets, or both. Nothing to replace. Most teams are live in 1–2 days →
Software for Metalheads
You don’t need a consultant. You need software that works. Try it for free and see why manufacturers love us.
Transparent pricing. No surprises.
Per site. Unlimited users. No per-seat fees, no hidden add-ons, no enterprise contracts.
Metals Manager
or ÂŁ400/mo paid annually
Unlimited users · Per site
14-day free trial · Guided by our implementation team · No credit card required
- Real-Time Stock Visibility
- Certificate-Linked Stock
- Supplier Management
MillCert Reader
or ÂŁ275/mo paid annually
Unlimited users · Per site
14-day free trial · Guided by our implementation team · No credit card required
- AI-Powered Extraction
- 120+ Hours Saved per Year
- Bulk PDF Renaming
Cutting Plans
or ÂŁ1000/mo paid annually
Unlimited users · Per site
14-day free trial · Guided by our implementation team · No credit card required
- 50% Scrap Reduction
- Minutes, Not Hours
- Adjust and Replan Instantly
Free Tools
Free forever · No account required
- Scrap Rate Calculator
- Emissions Calculator
- No Account Required
What GoSmarter isn’t
We’re upfront about what this isn’t built for. Three things we won’t pretend we are:
- Not an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) replacement. Keep your Infor, Epicor, Dynamics, or Sage. We sit on top.
- Not a 2D nesting tool — yet. Cutting Plans handles long products today. Plate and sheet are on the roadmap. If you cut flat, use our free Material Yield Planner for now.
- Not priced per seat. One price per site. Add as many users as you want. No licence maths.
That clarity isn’t modesty. It’s so you don’t waste a fortnight evaluating the wrong thing.
You’ve got better things to do
You deserve tools that actually work for the shop floor, not just the boardroom. Free your team from the drudge work.
- Fast Setup - No IT project. No consultant fees. Our implementation team sets it up with you — most teams are live in 1–2 days. See how it works →
- Fair Pricing - 14-day free trial. No credit card. See the savings before you spend a penny.
- See the ROI before you sign anything - Our free Business Case Calculator puts real numbers behind the decision. Scrap rates, admin hours, material waste. Export as PDF. Your CFO will ask fewer questions.
- Your IT team won’t block it - REST API access included on every plan, no integration fees. Start standalone, connect by CSV, or run a full real-time ERP sync. See the integration strategy → or browse the API docs →
Get Off the Spreadsheets. For Good.
Manual processes are killing your profit. Stop doing things the hard way. Get the tools you need to run a modern shop.
Security and compliance, with receipts.
Specific controls, clear data handling, and direct links your security reviewer can verify.
REST API on every plan
REST API access is included on every paid plan at no extra charge. Start standalone, connect via CSV, or run a full real-time ERP sync. No integration fees, no enterprise tier required.
Browse the API docsEU data residency
Core persistent customer data is hosted in the United Kingdom. Supporting processing is limited to European Union regions where needed.
Review data residency guidanceGDPR compliant
We process business contact details for account and support use, plus operational data you upload, including mill certificates and production records. We do not use customer data to train provider models.
Check GDPR and privacy detailsEN 10204 audit-ready
Heat numbers, material grades, and test certificates are linked end-to-end. EN 10204 audits become routine, not a scramble.
See how traceability worksExport everything as CSV
Your data is yours. Export stock records, certificates, and cut plans as CSV through the UI at any time. No exit fee. No hoops. No lock-in.
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