Playbooks, perspectives, and product news for metal service centers and fabricators — from the team behind Stella Source.https://www.stellasource.com/en-ushttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/whats-new-in-stella-source-summer-2026.htmlhttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/whats-new-in-stella-source-summer-2026.htmlSee 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.Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTUpdateshttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/stella-source-integrations.htmlhttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/stella-source-integrations.htmlEvery 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.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTOperationshttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/whats-new-in-stella-spring-2026.htmlhttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/whats-new-in-stella-spring-2026.htmlSee what’s new in Stella and how the latest updates help metals companies serve more customers, quote faster, and scale ecommerce with confidence.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTUpdateshttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/4-major-themes-from-the-2026-fma-annual-leadership-meeting.htmlhttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/4-major-themes-from-the-2026-fma-annual-leadership-meeting.htmlThe Stella Source team attended the 2026 FMA Annual Meeting in Clearwater, Florida, and they observed four major takeaways emerging from the sessions. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLeadershiphttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/b2b-ecommerce-trends-2026.htmlhttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/b2b-ecommerce-trends-2026.htmlAccording 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.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTSaleshttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/quickpay-checkout.htmlhttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/quickpay-checkout.htmlQuickPay 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.Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTUpdateshttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/reducing-inventory-costs-eoq-strategies.htmlhttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/reducing-inventory-costs-eoq-strategies.htmlSteel 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.Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTOperationshttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/sabel-steel-adopts-ecommerce.htmlhttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/sabel-steel-adopts-ecommerce.htmlBrian Sherwood, Vice President of Sabel Steel, shares his thoughts on launching Stella Source.Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTUpdateshttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/instant-parts-processing-quoting.htmlhttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/instant-parts-processing-quoting.htmlStella 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.Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMTUpdateshttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/steel-real-time-pricing-update.htmlhttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/steel-real-time-pricing-update.htmlThe new Update Costs tool lets admins easily update product pricing in real time, keeping your catalog accurate in a volatile metals market.Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTUpdateshttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/takeaways-microsoft-2025-ai-leaders-forum.htmlhttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/takeaways-microsoft-2025-ai-leaders-forum.htmlStella 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. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTLeadershiphttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/steel-service-center-marketing-tech-stack.htmlhttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/steel-service-center-marketing-tech-stack.htmlModern service centers need a comprehensive martech stack - from CRM and marketing automation to ecommerce and quoting tools - to stay competitive and serve customers effectively. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTMarketinghttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/improve-your-dso.htmlhttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/improve-your-dso.htmlDays Sales Outstanding is crucial financial metric. Check out our eight ways to improve your org's financial health. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTFinancehttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/rfm-analysis-strategy.htmlhttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/rfm-analysis-strategy.htmlRFM Analysis groups your customers based on their purchasing habits which makes it perfect to group your like customers. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTMarketinghttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/b2b-payment-methods-2025.htmlhttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/b2b-payment-methods-2025.htmlNavigate the B2B Payments landscape with the overview. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTFinancehttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/seo-for-steel-service-centers.htmlhttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/seo-for-steel-service-centers.html67% of B2B buying journeys start with online searches. Follow this seven quick tips to help your SEO.Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTMarketinghttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/2024-smu-steel-summit-stephen-armstrong-and-edwin-stanley.htmlhttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/2024-smu-steel-summit-stephen-armstrong-and-edwin-stanley.htmlAt 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.Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTChange Managementhttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/organizational-buy-in.htmlhttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/organizational-buy-in.htmlManaging change is a crucial part of launching any new initiative. Gaining buy-in from your team is step one. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMTChange Managementhttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/custom-job-estimating-quoting.htmlhttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/custom-job-estimating-quoting.htmlSuccessful 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. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMTSaleshttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/improving-your-fabrication-quoting-process.htmlhttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/improving-your-fabrication-quoting-process.htmlImproving your quoting process has obvious effects on the sales, but learn about the other downstream benefits. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMTSaleshttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/trade-show-brand-launch.htmlhttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/trade-show-brand-launch.htmlLearn how we put together a go-to market strategy and launched our company at a tradeshow (and crushed it).Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMTMarketinghttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/building-a-high-performing-sales-team-steel-industry.htmlhttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/building-a-high-performing-sales-team-steel-industry.htmlBuilding a sales team that delivers results are three simple steps away. Follow these simple strategies to grow your team.Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTSaleshttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/relationship-selling-in-the-metals-industry.htmlhttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/relationship-selling-in-the-metals-industry.htmlMake sure you're leveraging these 5 steps to building strong relationships with your customers.Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTSaleshttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/plasma-cutting-vs-laser-cutting.htmlhttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/plasma-cutting-vs-laser-cutting.htmlWe breakdown the differences between Plasma and Laser Cutting. Learn the pros and cons to both.Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTMetals 101https://www.stellasource.com/blog/what-is-steel-how-is-steel-made.htmlhttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/what-is-steel-how-is-steel-made.htmlWe're taking a deep dive into everything Steel. New to the industry or just want to brush up on the basics? Start here.Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTMetals 101https://www.stellasource.com/blog/stainless-steel-vs-carbon-steel.htmlhttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/stainless-steel-vs-carbon-steel.htmlWhat are the differences between Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel? When should you use one versus the other? We answer all your questions.Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTMetals 101https://www.stellasource.com/blog/types-of-metal-cutting-machines.htmlhttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/types-of-metal-cutting-machines.htmlWe breakdown the five most common metal cutting machines found in most job shops or service centers.Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTOperationshttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/aluminum-vs-steel.htmlhttps://www.stellasource.com/blog/aluminum-vs-steel.htmlWhat's the difference between Aluminum and Steel? We break it down in this article.Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMTMetals 101