Tales from the Scales: ScrapWare Blog
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What’s In a Database and Why It Matters
Companies considering industry-specific software will hear about the database of a potential software package. What exactly is meant by the database and why is it important? For scrap metal recycling companies, a software’s database will have ramifications...
Steel Companies Buying Scrap Yards as Demand Increases Continue into 2022
A trend to watch in 2022 is the continuation of U.S. steelmakers buying scrap yards to help ensure a steady supply of raw material amid rising demand for steel products and supply chain challenges. The end of 2021 saw a wave of large acquisitions as steel mills...
Recyclers Can Get 2022 Off to a Strong Start with Industry Specific Software
The years 2020 and 2021 have posed unique challenges to the scrap metal recycling industry. From the pandemic to labor and supply chain disruptions to new anti-theft regulations and more, recyclers have dealt with a series of issues to stay afloat. The beginning of a...