Triple-S Steel Enhances Operations with INVEX ERP Software
On January 21, 2025, Triple-S Steel, a major steel service center based in Houston, Texas, announced the successful implementation of INVEX metal enterprise software across four locations of its subsidiaries, Mass Hansen Steel and Nexcoil, in California and Arizona. INVEX, a cutting-edge ERP solution developed by Invera, is designed specifically for the metal service center industry, offering a comprehensive set of features aimed at improving operational efficiency. With e-commerce capabilities built-in, INVEX streamlines business processes for companies dealing with metal products.
Streamlined Operations with Advanced ERP Features
At Mass Hansen and Nexcoil, Triple-S Steel has integrated a full complement of INVEX software features, including inventory management, order entry, steel purchasing, job scheduling, and shop-floor mobile functions. This comprehensive approach has significantly enhanced the company’s ability to manage its daily operations. Notably, the software also includes financial applications for accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable, and general ledger, allowing for real-time financial tracking and reporting.
One of the key features implemented is the INVEX specification validation, which ensures that customer requirements are consistently met. This feature is integrated into the production planning and warehouse production recording applications, helping Triple-S to achieve seamless coordination between production and order fulfillment.
Enhanced Sales and Production Efficiency
The INVEX system has made a considerable impact on both the Sales and Production departments. The Sales team now benefits from the Order Status Desktop, which provides a comprehensive overview of each customer order. The desktop allows the team to monitor the order’s progress through various stages, whether scheduled, in process, or completed, thereby improving communication and customer satisfaction.
For Production, Mass Hansen and Nexcoil now utilize an online production planning screen, which allows planners to efficiently group multiple order items and create a single slitting job. This system enables planners to specify layout and cutting parameters and optimize the slitting process based on various requirements, such as run full or partial jobs and re-slitting tasks.
Optimized Warehouse Operations and Shipping
The INVEX software also brings improvements to warehouse operations, particularly through the online Shipping Planning function. This feature consolidates orders by customer, delivery route, or delivery zone, enabling better load optimization and shipping efficiency. In addition, Mill Test Reports, which verify product quality, are automatically generated and sent to customers upon shipment.
Furthermore, Triple-S has leveraged the flexibility of the INVEX software to customize business documents, integrate workflows, and implement the INVEX Tax API. This enables real-time tax calculations, which enhances accuracy in financial processing. Specific features have been added to the warehouse Production Recording application to suit Triple-S’s unique operational needs, with the support of INVEX Certified Partner Star Software.
Expansion and Future Growth
Triple-S Steel’s decision to roll out INVEX software across multiple locations marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth strategy. By deploying the software across its key service centers, Mass Hansen in Westminster and Fontana, CA, and Nexcoil in Stockton, CA, and Phoenix, AZ, Triple-S aims to increase its operational efficiency, minimize errors, and improve customer satisfaction. The company processes a wide range of metal products, including steel, aluminum, and stainless steel, while also offering services like coil slitting, leveling, and blanking.
Triple-S Steel’s investment in INVEX ERP software is a step toward optimizing its capabilities in the highly competitive metal service center industry, positioning the company for continued success in North America and beyond.
About Triple-S Steel
Triple-S Steel Holdings Inc. is a major player in the steel service center industry, with operations spanning the United States, Canada, Dubai, and Colombia. The company processes over 100,000 metric tons of steel and aluminum annually, offering a wide range of products such as beams, channels, flat bars, floor plates, and perforated metals. Founded in 1960 by the Stein family in Houston, TX, Triple-S Steel has built a strong reputation in the industry for providing high-quality metal products and exceptional customer service.
