Manufacturing Software for Metals Producers

Improve production efficiency, asset performance, planning, and quality with IFS software that connects operations, supports sustainability, and helps manufacturers respond faster to changing demand. 

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Metals manufacturers face growing pressure from volatile demand, rising energy costs, supply chain disruption, and sustainability targets. IFS connects planning, production, maintenance, and supply chain operations to improve efficiency, asset reliability, and operational resilience. 

Solve Metals Manufacturing Challenges

Products Tailored for Metals Manufacturing

Services to Maximize Metals Manufacturing Success

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    IFS Cloud Services

    Support reliable, secure and scalable operations with IFS Cloud Services. Expert cloud management, maintenance and ongoing services help metals manufacturers keep business-critical planning, production, asset management and maintenance processes available and performing effectively.
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    IFS Consulting

    Turn operational priorities into a successful IFS implementation with expert consulting services. IFS specialists help metals manufacturers align technology with business requirements, standardize processes and optimize workflows across production, maintenance, supply chain and quality management.
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    IFS Success

    Maximize the long-term value of your metals manufacturing software with a tailored success plan, proactive guidance and expert governance. IFS Success helps align your solution with business goals, accelerate adoption and track measurable outcomes throughout the solution lifecycle.
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    IFS Support Services

    Maintain system performance and resolve issues quickly with IFS Support Services. Access technical expertise, maintenance and support resources that help reduce disruption and keep critical metals manufacturing operations running smoothly.

Metals Manufacturing Success Metrics That Matter

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    improvement in overall equipment effectiveness

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    improvement in production yield

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    improvement in on-time, in-full delivery

Trusted by Metals & Fabricated Metals Products Manufacturing Leaders

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    IFS Named a Leader in 2026 IDC MarketScape for AI-Enabled Enterprise Asset Management

    IDC positioned IFS as a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Manufacturing AI-Enabled Asset-Intensive Enterprise Asset Management Applications Vendor Assessment. Read the full IDC MarketScape report to learn why leading manufacturers trust IFS.
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    IFS named a Leader in two IDC MarketScape 2024-2025 Vendor Assessments

    IFS was named a Leader in two IDC MarketScape 2024–2025 assessments for Manufacturing ERP and Remanufacturing Management Software. This recognition reflects IFS’s industry-focused capabilities, continuous innovation and ability to support complex end-to-end manufacturing operations.
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    Forrester - The Total Economic Impact™️ Of IFS Solutions Deployed In The Cloud

    A Forrester Consulting Total Economic Impact™️ study examines the potential financial, operational and sustainability benefits of deploying IFS solutions in the cloud. Based on customer interviews, it provides a practical framework for evaluating the value and risks of cloud transformation.
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    IFS Recognized in Gartner®️ 2026 ERP Voice of the Customer Report

    IFS has been recognized as the only vendor placed in the Customers’ Choice quadrant in the 2026 Voice of the Customer for Cloud ERP for Product-Centric Enterprises. To IFS, this distinction reflects high levels of both customer satisfaction and market adoption - validated by the people who use our software every day.
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  • “We expect AI-driven capabilities in IFS Cloud, including demand forecasting, planning and production scheduling, to help us raise productivity by 50%.” 

    Anders Jonsson
    IT Manager for Suzuki Garphyttan

What’s Shaping the Future of Metals Industry

Frequently Asked Questions