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Metals Manager

Know Exactly What Metal You Have.

Purpose-built inventory management for metals fabricators and stockholders. Track every piece of material from goods-in to despatch with live inventory and certificate-linked traceability.

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GoSmarter Metals Manager real-time inventory dashboard showing stock levels, grades, and mill cert status

What It Does

Live Inventory

View stock by location, grade, size, heat number, and condition. Receive, split, transfer, reserve, and issue material in seconds.

Certificate-Linked Stock

Every stock item is automatically linked to its mill certificate for complete traceability.

Order Allocation

Allocate material to sales and production orders with real-time visibility of available, reserved, and committed stock.

Supplier & Goods-In

Record deliveries, manage suppliers, and receive stock into inventory with full traceability from day one.

Complete Audit History

Every stock movement and change is recorded, showing who made it, when, and why.

Configurable Material Library

Use standard grades and product forms or create your own. Add ERP material codes to match your existing data.

Built for Metals

Supports bar, tube, pipe, plate, sheet, coil, beam, angle, channel, flange, fittings, fasteners, rebar, and more.

Prime Stock and Offcuts

Track reusable offcuts separately from prime stock to reduce waste and improve yield.

Made for Compliance

Supports the material traceability and digital audit trails metals manufacturers and stockholders need.

How it works

How It Works

GoSmarter Metals Manager gives you a live view of your inventory. Every item is linked to its mill certificate, every movement is recorded, and every change is fully traceable.

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Step 01 · Upload or Use Default

Upload or Use Default

Upload your existing stock as a CSV, or start from the built-in template. Most teams load their first inventory within a day.

What Is Steel Inventory Management Software?

Steel inventory management software tracks material by the attributes that matter in metals manufacturing: grade, size, heat number, certificate reference, and allocation status. Unlike generic stock-control systems that count items in a location, steel inventory management software understands that a coil of S355 3mm and a coil of S275 3mm are different items, even if they sit on the same rack.

This distinction matters operationally. Material committed to a live order is not available for another job, even if it is physically present. Offcuts below a minimum usable length need tracking separately from prime stock. GoSmarter Metals Manager is purpose-built for steel stockholders, distributors, and fabricators. GoSmarter ships with a built-in starter list of 83 grades across 18 product forms. That includes non-ferrous materials: copper-nickel (Cu-Ni), bronze, aluminium-bronze (Al-Bronze), stainless grades 304L and 316L, and more alongside the full range of carbon and structural steels. Use the starter list as-is, or create your own grades and forms to match your business exactly, including ID codes from your ERP, or a stripped-back list if you only stock a handful of materials. Product forms now include pipe, fitting, flange, fastener, angle, channel, and I-beam in addition to the standard flat and long products. It tracks what is actually available to commit, not a generic count that mixes allocated material with free stock.

Inventory Is the Foundation of Traceability

Every delivery, stock movement, and allocation changes your inventory. If those changes aren’t tracked, stock records drift and traceability breaks down.

GoSmarter Metals Manager gives you a live view of your inventory. Every item is linked to its mill certificate, every movement is recorded, and every change is fully traceable.

Accurate inventory. Complete traceability. Audit-ready by default.

Why Metals Inventory Is Different

Metals inventory is not a simple count of items in a location — it’s held by grade, size, heat number, and certificate reference. Without that detail, your “inventory” figure is a guess, not a fact.

The Problem

  • A 3mm coil of mild steel and a 3mm coil of S355 look identical on the rack — they are not interchangeable.
  • A length of copper-nickel (Cu-Ni) pipe is not the same as a bronze fitting, even if they weigh the same.
  • Stock committed to a live order isn’t available for another job, even if it’s physically present.
  • Offcuts below a minimum usable length need tracking separately from prime stock.

How GoSmarter Tracks It

  • Every item tracked by grade, size, condition, and certificate reference — not a generic count.
  • 83 grades and 18 product forms built in — from flat bar and coil to pipe, fitting, flange, fastener, angle, channel, and I-beam — or create your own, including ID codes that map to your ERP.
  • Your stock view reflects what’s actually available to commit to orders, not a count that mixes prime stock with scrap.
Separate committed stock from free stock and planners stop over-promising on delivery. On-Time In Full (OTIF) performance improves because the information that used to delay decisions (“have we actually got the right grade in stock?”) is always accurate and always visible.

Inventory and Compliance, Connected

In metals, every stock item must stay linked to its mill certificate and heat number. When material ships, the certificate needs to follow it. EN 10204, EN 1090, and other standards require it.

GoSmarter automatically links every stock item to its mill certificate, maintaining a complete audit trail from goods-in to despatch. Find certificates instantly and stay audit-ready.

Every Change Logged. Audit Ready.

Every inventory change is automatically recorded with the before-and-after values, who made the change, and a server-side timestamp. Stock receipts, drawdowns, allocations, transfers, corrections, and deletions are all captured in a permanent, tamper-proof audit trail. Deleted records are tracked and can be recovered.

Built to support ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and AS9100, GoSmarter gives you the evidence you need for audits without the paperwork. And even if you’re not working to a formal standard, the audit trail helps you solve everyday problems faster. If stock is short or something changes unexpectedly, you’ll know in seconds what changed, when it changed, and who made the change.

Ditch the Stale Spreadsheet. Build the Traceability Foundation Today.

You don’t need a multi-month ERP project to get every order, cert, and movement tracked. Most teams are live with Metals Manager within a day.

New customers get 50% off their first month. No credit card required.

  1. 1

    Sign Up and Log In

    Browser-based, nothing to install. Full access from day one.
  2. 2

    Import Your Existing Stock

    Got your stock in Excel? Save it as CSV (File → Save As → CSV) and upload it directly. Metals Manager handles the common formats. If you need help mapping columns, our onboarding guide walks you through it.
  3. 3

    Start Tracking Movements

    Record deliveries, drawdowns, and transfers as they happen. Your team is working from live data — not a stale spreadsheet — by end of day one.
  4. 4

    Connect Your Certificates (Optional)

    If you use MillCert Reader, certificate data links to stock automatically. If not, upload certificates manually and associate them with stock items.
  5. 5

    Sync With Your ERP or WMS (Optional)

    Use the REST API or CSV export to connect with your ERP, WMS, or production systems. See the integration strategy: from standalone use to full bidirectional sync.
No IT project. No consultant fees. Compliance starts here — not after the fact. Returns from day 1.

Why GoSmarter Beats Generic Inventory Systems

Generic inventory systems count products. GoSmarter manages metals. It understands grades, heat numbers, mill certificates, order allocations, offcuts, and traceability.

CapabilityGeneric inventory / stock-control softwareMetals Manager
Material supportGeneric stock-keeping units, with no concept of grade, alloy, or specificationDesigned for steel, aluminium, stainless steel, copper, brass, titanium, and specialist alloys
Certificate linkageNo connection between stock records and quality documentationEvery stock item is linked to its mill certificate for complete material traceability
Traceability detailTracks by product code or SKU onlyTracks by heat number, grade, size, condition, and certificate reference
Product form coverageGeneric units and packs, not metals product formsSupports bar, tube, pipe, plate, sheet, coil, beam, angle, channel, flange, fittings, fasteners, rebar, and more
Offcut handlingNo distinction between prime stock and offcutsTracks reusable offcuts separately from prime stock to reduce waste and improve yield
Order allocationManual checking of what's reserved against what's availableReserve stock against jobs and instantly see what is available, allocated, or in production
Movement trackingPartial or manual logging of stock movementsRecords every receipt, movement, split, adjustment, and issue with a complete audit trail
Materials setupConfigure every product and unit of measure from scratchStarts with a built-in library of common metals grades and product forms, or configure your own
ERP integrationRequires replacing your existing ERP or a custom integration projectImport, export, or connect through the REST API without replacing your existing ERP
Compliance supportNot built for material traceability or digital audit trail requirementsSupports the material traceability and digital audit trails metals manufacturers and stockholders need

Give your team a complete picture

Material history, cert data, and live stock. All in one place. Your team stops chasing records and starts making better decisions with the right information.

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£150/month Rolling. £100/month Paid Annually.

Inventory management, order management, and mill certificate management are all in the Starter tier at £150/month (or £100/month billed annually). AI features unlock at Workshop and above. New customers get 50% off their first month.

GoSmarter Metals Manager is priced per site. Your entire team uses one subscription: unlimited users, no per-seat fees, no surprise add-ons.

What you get on the Starter tier:

  • Every order, cert, and movement tracked in one place
  • Your data your control — no vendor lock-in
  • Compliance starts here — not after the fact
  • Import your existing stock via spreadsheet on day one
  • AI features (cert extraction, quality rules) unlock at Workshop and above

After your first month:

  • £150/month, billed monthly (cancel any time)
  • £100/month, billed annually (save £600 a year)
  • See the full pricing page for plan options and bundle pricing

A 12-month ERP implementation costs tens of thousands of pounds and takes a year to go live. You’ll be using GoSmarter Metals Manager the same day you sign up, for £150/month — or £100/month if you commit annually.

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Documentation

Step-by-step guides to get you started and keep you moving.

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Pricing

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Common Questions

What is steel inventory management software?
Steel inventory management software tracks material by the attributes that matter in a metals business: grade, size, heat number, and certificate reference. It shows what’s in stock, what’s committed to orders, and what’s available, in real time. GoSmarter Metals Manager ships with a built-in starter list of 83 grades across 18 product forms, including copper alloys, copper-nickel, stainless 304L/316L, bronze, and non-ferrous materials alongside carbon and structural steels. Use the starter list as-is with zero configuration, or create your own grades and forms, including ID codes that map to your ERP, to make GoSmarter bespoke to your business. Unlike generic stock-control tools, it understands that two items of the same nominal grade and size can be different materials if their heat numbers differ.
How does GoSmarter give real-time visibility of stock in a metals plant?
GoSmarter Metals Manager updates your stock picture as material moves: goods in, allocation to an order, draw-down at the saw, despatch. Every movement is recorded as it happens, not reconciled at month-end. Your team sees the current state of every rack, bay, and job at any time, from any browser, without walking the floor.
What level of detail does the stock view show?
Stock is tracked at the attribute level that matters in metals: grade, size, condition, heat number, and certificate status. A coil of S355 3mm and a coil of S275 3mm are separate items, even if they sit on the same rack. Material committed to a live order is shown as allocated, not available. You are never promising the same bar to two jobs.
How do I get my existing stock into the system?
Upload a spreadsheet and it’s imported instantly. Or add items by hand. Either way, your team can start using it the same day.
Does it link to mill certificates?
Yes. If you use our MillCert Reader, certificate data links automatically. If not, you can upload certificates manually and associate them with stock items.
Can I use it with my existing ERP?
Yes. It works standalone or can feed data to your existing systems via file export or our API. We can also help you scope custom integrations via the API.
What happens when stock is used?
Stock is drawn down as it’s consumed in production, so your records stay accurate in real time.
Does Metals Manager keep an audit trail of inventory changes?
Yes. GoSmarter logs every change to a stock record automatically: receipt, drawdown, transfer, correction, or deletion. Each entry records the original value, the new value, who made the change, and a server-side timestamp. Deleted items are tracked and recoverable. GoSmarter keeps a permanent record that nobody can edit or delete — not your team, not us. That covers the change-history requirements of ISO 9001 Clause 8.5.2, IATF 16949, and AS9100. See the full announcement →
Is Metals Manager priced per user or per site?
Metals Manager is priced per site, not per user. One subscription at £150/month rolling (or £100/month paid annually) covers your whole team: unlimited users, no per-seat fees, no surprise add-ons when your team grows. AI features unlock at the Workshop tier and above. New customers get 50% off their first month. See the pricing page for full details.

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MillCert Reader

Turn Every Mill Certificate into Usable Data.

AI extracts, validates, and links certificate data automatically, eliminating manual entry and creating a complete digital audit trail from day one.

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Cutting Plans

Reduce Scrap. Maximise Every Bar.

AI-powered cutting optimisation creates production-ready cut plans using your available stock and open orders.

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Free Tools

Everyday Tools for Metals Manufacturers.

Free calculators and utilities to help you make better production, sustainability, and purchasing decisions. No account required.

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