EDI built for the metals industry
From mills to service centers to toll processors — Foundational has 25+ years of experience managing every EDI transaction that moves material through the steel supply chain.
We speak the language of steel
Most EDI providers treat the metals industry like any other. Foundational was built around it. We understand the full lifecycle of toll processing, service center operations, and mill-to-customer data exchange — not just the transaction formats.
When material ships, receives, processes, and ships again, every stage generates EDI data that needs to flow correctly, automatically, and without errors. Our platform handles the full depth of metals industry EDI — including transactions most providers have never seen.
Common EDI Transactions We Manage
How we serve the metals supply chain
Mills & Primary Producers
Connect your ERP to every downstream service center and customer. Automate shipment notifications, invoices, and planning schedules so your operations team focuses on production, not data entry.
- Automated ASN generation on ship
- Test report (cert data) transmission
- Heat/coil-level traceability via bar code integration
Service Centers & Processors
Handle the complexity of toll processing relationships — material in, material out, and all the EDI that tracks it. Foundational has deep experience with every aspect of service center EDI.
- Inbound POs and planning schedules
- Material hold/release transactions
- Inventory reconciliation and reapplication
Distributors & Traders
Manage EDI relationships with both your suppliers and your customers — often using different formats and protocols on each side. Our platform handles the translation seamlessly.
- Multi-format partner support
- Inbound and outbound order management
- Pricing and contract management transactions
Works with your metals ERP
Foundational integrates with the ERP systems used across the metals industry — including platforms purpose-built for service centers and steel processors, as well as general-purpose ERPs with metals modules.
Ready to modernize your metals EDI?
Talk to a specialist who understands the steel industry — not just EDI software. We’ll assess your current setup and show you exactly how Foundational can improve it.
Or call: 888-657-2345