Gerdau Benefits from Adaptability & Flexibility

Gerdau Benefits from Adaptability & Flexibility

In the competitive world of scrap metal recycling, efficiency and innovation are key to success. ReMatter is making waves by revolutionizing operations for industry giants like Gerdau, one of the largest recyclers of ferrous scrap in North America.

Gerdau's Challenge: Modernizing Dispatch Operations

Gerdau Long Steel North America Metals Recycling, a division of the global steel producer, faced a common yet critical challenge in the scrap industry: the need for a robust, automated dispatch system. Danny Danial, capex/reliability/logistics leader at Gerdau, explains their predicament:

"We needed the ability to grow the system and have a focus on usability for the drivers and dispatchers. Our existing processes were manual and time-consuming, limiting our ability to scale operations efficiently."

Enter ReMatter: A Tailor-Made Solution

ReMatter, led by Forbes 30 Under 30 honorees Wyatt Pontius (CEO), Drake Hougo (Co-founder), and Sean O'Bannon (CTO), stepped up to the challenge. The team's engineering-focused approach and years of collaboration with industry players positioned them uniquely to address Gerdau's needs.

O'Bannon, ReMatter's CTO, emphasizes the complexity of modern scrap yards: "Scrap yards are much more sophisticated and complex than people think, and existing software platforms have not kept pace with technological innovation. Our goal was to build an easy-to-use platform that helps yards of all sizes manage everything from scale ticketing to accounting to compliance and more."

Implementation and Results

ReMatter didn't just deliver a product; they became partners in Gerdau's digital transformation journey. Danial praises the implementation process:

"ReMatter not only delivered the product but also walked our team through the implementation. They were invested every day. I was impressed with the team's level of professionalism, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail."

The results were transformative for Gerdau:

1. Automated Dispatch: The new system streamlined the dispatch process, reducing manual errors and improving efficiency.
2. Improved Usability: Both drivers and dispatchers found the platform intuitive and easy to use, leading to quick adoption.
3. Scalability: The ReMatter solution provided Gerdau with the ability to grow their system alongside their business needs.
4. Mobile Accessibility: Yard managers could now oversee operations remotely using their smartphones, increasing flexibility and responsiveness.

A Roadmap for the Future

Gerdau's experience with ReMatter has opened up new possibilities for their entire operation. Danial notes, "They have laid out a road map for taking the different aspects of business in Gerdau and combining them into an enterprise-type system that can be adapted anywhere."

This aligns perfectly with ReMatter's vision. CEO Pontius states, "We're laser-focused on delivering value for customers through innovation and industry-leading service. We want folks to be blown away by how our product can help them manage their businesses."

The ReMatter Difference

What sets ReMatter apart in their work with Gerdau and other clients is their customer-centric approach. Co-founder Hougo remains deeply involved in customer relations: "This product is not something you can sit down and diagram at a whiteboard in a few hours. You need hard-won insights from real yards using the product every day."

For Gerdau, this meant having a partner truly invested in their success, working towards the ultimate goal of building a single system to run the entirety of their yards.

Looking Ahead

As ReMatter continues to grow and refine its offering, the success story at Gerdau serves as a powerful testament to the platform's potential. In an industry ripe for technological advancement, ReMatter is not just changing the game – they're rewriting the rules entirely, one satisfied customer at a time.

The partnership between Gerdau and ReMatter illustrates how innovative software solutions can drive significant improvements in the scrap metal recycling industry, paving the way for a more efficient and sustainable future.