Client Success Story: Sawing & Shearing Services Inc.

Driving Steel Fabrication Efficiency with Tailored Sage 300 Enhancements

For over 30 years, Sawing & Shearing Services Inc. has remained a leader in the steel fabrication industry, driven by founder Jack’s decades of experience and an unwavering commitment to operational excellence. As the company grew, however, the limitations of their outdated business systems began to hold them back – costing time, accuracy, and productivity.

The Challenge

With increased demand came the need for a more robust ERP system. While the initial adoption of Sage 300 brought structure to their operations, the team at Sawing & Shearing quickly realized that the out-of-the-box implementation lacked the flexibility and depth their complex workflows required. Manual workarounds, errors, and inefficiencies began to pile up, prompting Vice President Christine Rios to reach out to ADSS Global for expert support.

The ADSS Global Solution

ADSS Global partnered closely with the Sawing & Shearing team to deliver a highly customized Sage 300 experience—one tailored specifically to the demands of the steel fabrication sector.

Key areas of transformation included:

Strategic System Reconfiguration

ADSS Global restructured Sage 300 to support Sawing & Shearing’s operational goals. Customizations minimized manual intervention and streamlined workflows, helping the company increase output without a corresponding rise in overhead.

Enhanced Payroll & Employee Management

• A custom Employee Maintenance Screen was introduced to simplify employee onboarding while improving data integrity and security.

• Programs such as Payroll Bonus Calculation and 401k AP Miscellaneous Payment automated complex transactions.

• Integration with Sierra time clocks enabled direct timecard imports, and Total Compensation Statements gave employees a clear view of earnings and benefits.

Advanced Reporting with Crystal Reports

Custom Crystal Reports for AP, AR, GL, Sales Orders, Purchase Orders, and US Payroll empowered Sawing & Shearing with more detailed financial and operational insights, allowing for faster, data-driven decisions.

Operational Tools for Efficiency

• The Copy Order Program automated the duplication of OE orders, saving time and ensuring consistency.

• A Production Dashboard Web App, accessible via tablets, gave drivers and production staff real-time visibility into order status, queuing, and deliveries.

• Digital signatures captured on delivery were tied to shipment records and sent automatically to customers for improved documentation and customer service.

Modern Employee & Document Management

• The team transitioned to InStaff for digital paystubs and time tracking, eliminating reliance on legacy systems.

• A Document Management System linked essential files (drawings, invoices, quotes) to orders and allowed for easy attachment during email communications, boosting both internal efficiency and customer transparency.

Web App Portal for Real-Time Visibility

A centralized Web App Portal offered live updates on shop floor activity and processing stages, ensuring every stakeholder had instant access to mission-critical information.

The Outcome

By aligning Sage 300’s capabilities with the unique demands of steel fabrication, ADSS Global helped transform the ERP system from a rigid platform into a strategic driver of growth and efficiency. The custom solutions delivered measurable improvements in productivity, reporting accuracy, employee experience, and customer satisfaction.

Why It Worked

ADSS Global’s success with Sawing & Shearing stemmed from a deep understanding of both the Sage 300 platform and the client’s industry-specific workflows. The result? A powerful ERP environment tailored to enable smarter decision-making, seamless collaboration, and scalable growth.

“My company wouldn’t be where we are today if it weren’t for Henry and ADSS Global.”
– Christine Rios, Vice President, Sawing & Shearing Services Inc.