Materials Management:

Universal Metals understands the complicated needs of material management within your demanding industry and we are here to help facilitate and execute a strategy to make your business more efficient. During the materials management meetings, the team will work closely with you and your project managers to determine your specific needs as well as to generate a process that ensures a streamlined and effective flow of materials for "Just-In-Time" management. Our clients have been thrilled with the time and money they have saved by proactively determining their future metal supply needs.

Case Study:

A key example of how we've been able to strategically partner with a client for materials management is with a prime aerospace contractor. Since March of 2007, we've worked tirelessly to ensure a streamlined supply of metal for their diverse and fast-paced production needs. Universal Metals works with our client’s project teams to coordinate the daily transfer of material and parts, process orders and have their metal ready for them at the precise time they need it. This partnership has provided peace of mind, knowing that materials are going to be in-house when and where needed. All of this is provided at a single cost-effective solution which allows them to remain highly efficient at what they do best – produce WORLD CLASS PARTS.


Universal Metals provides the following services:

1. Receive material from various suppliers
2. Perform visual inspection on incoming stock
3. Preliminary review of documentation for incoming stock
4. Maintain traceability of material through marking, labeling, and PC entry
5. Stock material, on-site, on bar racks and pallet racks
6. Perform weekly inventory cycle counts
7. Pull and ship material, as required, to your suppliers
8. Maintain certifications on-site
9. Cut material on-site, as required
10. Enter data into a secure Business System (MBS)
11. Maintain customer-furnished equipment
12. Cut material, heat treat, individually label and stock in wood export crates
13. Prepare documentation and material for international shipments
14. Prepare documentation and material for domestic shipments
15. Work closely with established suppliers:
    a. To ensure timely deliveries
    b. Resolve issues that may arise
    c. Verify proper documentation is received
16. Communicate effectively to:
    a. Correct problems that may arise
    b. Process “RUSH” orders
    c. Correct documentation errors
    d. Correct inventory levels
17. Maintain customer-furnished computers and printers
18. Deliver parts and pick up new daily work orders