What's New in Stella Source for Summer 2026
See what's new in Stella Source: Contract Parts, Catalog Items, Quick Buy, and Bend support, built to help you serve every buyer and order type.
Amy Owens · · 3 mins The Stella Source Blog
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Operations The Integration Trap | Why You Don't Start with Integrations
Every software company will tell you to connect your systems before you go live. We're here to tell you why that's not always the right move and what to do instead.
Amy Owens · · 5 min read 
Updates What's New in Stella Source: Spring 2026
See what’s new in Stella and how the latest updates help metals companies serve more customers, quote faster, and scale ecommerce with confidence.
Amy Owens · · 4 Minutes 
Leadership 4 Major Themes from the 2026 FMA Annual Leadership Meeting
The Stella Source team attended the 2026 FMA Annual Meeting in Clearwater, Florida, and they observed four major takeaways emerging from the sessions.
James Thrasher · · 4 Minutes 
Sales 7 B2B Ecommerce Trends in Metals: Why the Steel Industry Is Moving from Phones to Platforms
According to the Metals Ecommerce Purchasing Trends report by Stella Source, the industry is witnessing a measurable shift in buyer behavior. The report offers a detailed look into how purchasing decisions are actually made today. The findings suggest that while relationships still matter, the tools used to maintain those relationships are evolving rapidly.
James Thrasher · · 9 Minutes 
Updates Stella Pay’s QuickPay Checkout Is Here | A Simpler Way for Your Buyers to Pay
QuickPay Checkout lets your buyers pay directly from invoice emails. No logins. No account. Just fast, secure, online payments. A better experience for both buyers and AR teams.
Amy Owens · · 3 Minutes 
Operations Reducing Inventory Costs with Ecommerce-Driven EOQ Strategies
Steel suppliers can reduce customers’ inventory costs by implementing ecommerce solutions that lower ordering costs, enabling more frequent purchases and just-in-time inventory management. This approach minimizes holding costs and total inventory expenses, as illustrated by the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model.
CJ Quehl · · 4 Minutes 
Updates Sabel Steel Adopts Ecommerce
Brian Sherwood, Vice President of Sabel Steel, shares his thoughts on launching Stella Source.
Stella Source · · 2 Minutes 
Updates Introducing Parts Processing on Stella: Instant Quotes for Stock and Parts, Together at Last
Stella Source now supports selling both stock and processed parts through your online storefront. Instant quotes, real-time pricing, and 24/7 ordering all in one platform.
Amy Owens · · 5 Minutes 
Updates Update Product Costs Tool
The new Update Costs tool lets admins easily update product pricing in real time, keeping your catalog accurate in a volatile metals market.
Amy Owens · · 4 Minutes 
Leadership Embracing the Future of AI: Takeaways from Microsoft’s 2025 AI Leaders Forum
Stella Source's very own Ryan Carlisle was recently invited to speak at Microsoft's AI Leaders Forum in Redmond, WA. Here are his takeaways after spending a few days with the leaders in AI.
Ryan Carlisle · · 5 Minutes 
Marketing 9 Essential Tools of any Marketing Tech Stack
Modern service centers need a comprehensive martech stack - from CRM and marketing automation to ecommerce and quoting tools - to stay competitive and serve customers effectively.
James Thrasher · · 5 Minutes 
Finance 8 Ways to Improve Your DSO
Days Sales Outstanding is crucial financial metric. Check out our eight ways to improve your org's financial health.
Reid Fernambucq · · 4 Minutes 
Marketing RFM Analysis: A Strategy to Segment Your Customers
RFM Analysis groups your customers based on their purchasing habits which makes it perfect to group your like customers.
James Thrasher · · 6 minutes 
Finance B2B Payment Methods in 2025: Navigating the Past, Present and Future of Commercial Transactions
Navigate the B2B Payments landscape with the overview.
Bryan Crumpler · · 5 Minutes 
Marketing SEO for Steel Service Center Websites
67% of B2B buying journeys start with online searches. Follow this seven quick tips to help your SEO.
James Thrasher · · 5 Minutes 
Change Management 2024 SMU Steel Summit: Innovating in the Metals Industry with Stephen Armstrong and Edwin Stanley
At the SMU Steel Summit on August 26, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia, a dynamic discussion unfolded around fostering innovation within the metals industry. Wes Spencer, Vice President of Product at Stella Source, moderated a conversation with Stephen Armstrong and Edwin Stanley, who shared valuable insights into their approaches to instilling a culture of innovation in their organizations.
Stella Source · · 48 Minutes 
Change Management 4 Steps to Success When Building Buy-in Throughout Your Organization
Managing change is a crucial part of launching any new initiative. Gaining buy-in from your team is step one.
Dr. Lindsay Barnes · · 6 Minutes 
Sales Mastering the Art of Quoting: Balancing Speed and Precision
Successful companies understand that the ability to swiftly turn around a quote, while ensuring it doesn't lead to losses, can make or break a deal.
Sean Corwin · · 5 Minutes 
Sales 4 Ways Improving Your Quoting Process Will Provide Shop Floor Efficiency
Improving your quoting process has obvious effects on the sales, but learn about the other downstream benefits.
Wes Hamand · · 5 Minutes 
Marketing The Art of Wow: How We Launched Our Company at a Trade Show
Learn how we put together a go-to market strategy and launched our company at a tradeshow (and crushed it).
Dr. Lindsay Barnes · · 5 Minutes 
Sales 3 Strategies to Building a High-Performing Sales Team
Building a sales team that delivers results are three simple steps away. Follow these simple strategies to grow your team.
Reid Fernambucq · · 8 Minutes 
Sales 5 Steps to Navigating Relationship Selling in the Metals Industry
Make sure you're leveraging these 5 steps to building strong relationships with your customers.
Reid Fernambucq · · 7 
Metals 101 Plasma Cutting vs. Laser Cutting
We breakdown the differences between Plasma and Laser Cutting. Learn the pros and cons to both.
Jonny Evans · · 4 Minutes 
Metals 101 What is Steel and How is It Made?
We're taking a deep dive into everything Steel. New to the industry or just want to brush up on the basics? Start here.
Jonny Evans · · 22 Minutes 
Metals 101 Stainless Steel vs. Carbon Steel
What are the differences between Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel? When should you use one versus the other? We answer all your questions.
Jonny Evans · · 6 Minutes 
Operations 5 Most Common Types of Metal Cutting Machines
We breakdown the five most common metal cutting machines found in most job shops or service centers.
Jonny Evans · · 7 Minutes 
Metals 101 Aluminum vs. Steel
What's the difference between Aluminum and Steel? We break it down in this article.
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