Steelhead Technologies provides a purpose-built ERP system for job shops in the metal finishing industry, utilizing real-time data automation and integrated workflow management to enhance operational efficiency. The platform addresses inefficiencies in scheduling, reporting, and inventory management, enabling manufacturers to reduce overhead costs and improve profitability through actionable insights.
Funding
$22.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Metal finishing job shops often struggle with inefficient workflows, data silos, and a lack of real-time visibility into operations, leading to scheduling bottlenecks, inaccurate reporting, and increased overhead costs. Traditional methods rely on manual data entry and paper-based processes, making it difficult to track jobs, manage inventory, and provide accurate lead times to customers.
Solution
Steelhead Technologies offers a purpose-built ERP system designed specifically for metal finishing job shops, providing real-time data automation and integrated workflow management to streamline operations and enhance profitability. The platform eliminates data entry and paper-based processes by automating quoting, operator instructions, communication, inventory management, customer communication, and reporting. By providing actionable insights and process automation, Steelhead Technologies enables manufacturers to improve production, reduce rework, and delight customers with fast turnaround times and accurate lead times.
Target Audience
Steelhead Technologies targets metal finishing job shops, including surface finishers, powder coaters, platers, and anodizers, seeking to improve operational efficiency, reduce overhead costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Features
- Real-time plantwide scheduling with granular control and instant assessment of production status
- Automated quoting process with custom quote generation and sales team insights
- Integrated inventory management to avoid production delays and track job costs
- Automatic report generation for profit, production, quality, sales, and rework analysis
- Customer portal for accessing invoices, quotes, and order updates
- Chat feature for streamlined shop-wide discussions and document sharing
- Integration with accounting platforms like Sage and QuickBooks
- Quality Management System (QMS) to streamline workflows, track rework, and control output
- Specification Engine to leverage digital specifications and minimize quality issues
- Certification Scanner to guide operators through process steps and improve certification quality