New & Updated This Week
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New
- NewsroomAssociation Partner of the National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition
GoSmarter is now a Supporting Partner of the National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, helping manufacturers cut scrap and plan faster.
- DocumentationHow everything hangs together: customer product flows and influence map
A functional design document covering product flows, influence mapping, traceability, and buyer expectations.
- BlogNightingale HQ teams up with Welsh manufacturing clusters across North and Mid Wales
Ruth Kearney and Steph Locke travelled across North and Mid Wales with cluster leaders to share practical approaches to continuous improvement through modern technology.
- NewsroomAI Leadership Training at Tata Steel UK Port Talbot | Nightingale HQ
Nightingale HQ delivered onsite and online AI leadership training at Tata Steel UK’s Port Talbot site, helping cross-functional teams adopt AI securely and at scale.
- BlogGoSmarter vs Katana and Fiix for Metals Inventory and MTO Planning
Katana handles make-to-order. Fiix handles maintenance. Neither was built for metals. The honest comparison for metals SMEs choosing inventory software.
- Documentation30-Day Behaviour Change Playbook
A practical guide to changing how your team works in the first month with GoSmarter — parallel vs. cut-over rollout, shop-floor champions, and first-month KPIs to track.
- BlogHow Scrap Reduction and Cert Digitisation Feed CBAM and ESG Reporting
Scrap rate inflates embedded carbon. Undigitised certs can't prove it either way. Here's how cut plans and mill cert data become CBAM and ESG evidence.
- BlogYour S&OP Meeting Is Built on the Wrong Numbers
Stale ERP data turns S&OP reviews into a guessing game. See how real-time, cert-linked stock data cuts ghost inventory, spot buying, and margin leakage.
Updated
- DocumentationSecurity & Compliance
GoSmarter's security, compliance, and data protection practices - built on Microsoft Azure with UK and EU data residency.
- DocumentationData Residency
Where GoSmarter stores and processes your data - UK and EU only, with no customer data leaving these regions.
- DocumentationHosting & Infrastructure
GoSmarter runs on Microsoft Azure - containerised API, managed database, and isolated AI processing jobs in UK and EU regions.
- DocumentationEncryption
GoSmarter encrypts all data at rest with AES-256 and in transit with TLS 1.2+ - across database, storage, messaging, and AI services.
- DocumentationAI Security
How GoSmarter uses AI to process mill certificates - what data is sent, where it goes, and how it's protected.
- DocumentationAccess Control
GoSmarter uses Microsoft Entra ID for authentication and enforces tenant isolation on every API request.
- DocumentationFrontend Security
GoSmarter's browser security controls - Content Security Policy, secure token storage, and supply chain protections.
- DocumentationIncident Response
How GoSmarter detects, responds to, and communicates about security incidents.
- DocumentationPrivacy & Data Protection
How GoSmarter handles personal data under GDPR - data processing practices, subject rights, and Microsoft's DPA.
- DocumentationCertifications & Attestations
Azure platform certifications that apply to GoSmarter's deployment, and how to request compliance evidence.
- DocumentationCompliance Standards
How GoSmarter aligns with SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and other compliance frameworks - what applies and what we can demonstrate.
- DocumentationFAQ
Frequently asked security and compliance questions about GoSmarter - data residency, AI, encryption, and access control.
- TeamDr. Brian O’Halloran
Dr. Brian O'Halloran is a highly experienced data scientist and leader with expertise across manufacturing, telecoms, insurance, and media industries in Ireland and the UK.
- NewsroomSelected for Procter & Gamble Supplier Academy 2021
We're very excited to be joining Procter & Gamble's Supplier Academy as part of the class of 2021.
- NewsroomWe’ve been shortlisted - Wales Start-Up Awards 2021
Nightingale HQ have been shortlisted for two Wales Start-Up awards 2021. The awards are taking place on September 9 in the Depot, Cardiff.
- NewsroomIt’s a Wrap – Our Year in Review
It’s a Wrap – Our Year in Review
- NewsroomNightingale HQ joins forces with King’s College London
Strategic collaboration between Nightingale HQ and Kings College London
- NewsroomNightingale HQ delivers on scrap cutting trials with steel manufacturer
GoSmarter Toolkit Delivers Waste and Emissions Reductions in Rebar Manufacturing POC trails
- BlogThe State of AI and learning from Transformers
State of AI in the Enterprise 4th edition is a must-read for any business using or planning to use AI in their organisation.
- BlogHow you can turn an extra £100 per month IT spend into more than £4,000 of staff time savings monthly
Turn a small IT budget into big productivity gains — the best time-saving SaaS tools that help manufacturers cut admin hours without breaking the bank.
- BlogProcurement best practice – what manufacturers can learn
The National Audit Office (NAO) released its report on ‘Managing the Commercial Lifecycle’ in July 2021. We’ve taken a look and identified key areas that manufacturers can learn from government procurement best practices.
- BlogEurope’s Digital Strategy and Manufacturing
Find out everything you need to know about European data strategy
- BlogEuropean AI Act
The proposal for the Artificial Intelligence Act is the first ever legal framework on AI.
- DocumentationScrap Management
Learn how to log scrap, track waste trends, and review record history.
- BlogImproving the Process for Fabricators Who Buy Stock Per Job
Cut admin loops and reduce spec errors by digitising mill certificates at goods receivable, then reusing that data across fabrication, quality checks, and traceability.
- DocumentationGetting Started With GoSmarter
How to log in to GoSmarter, get set up, and create a starter inventory.
- DocumentationCustomer Onboarding Guide
Complete onboarding guide for new GoSmarter.ai customers - setup, configuration, training, and first week action plan for operations and production managers
- DocumentationInventory Management
Manage steel bar inventory, track stock levels, and add or update items with full visibility of linked orders.
- DocumentationTrack scrap
Step-by-step walkthrough for logging and managing scrap records in GoSmarter.
- DocumentationDigitise your mill certificates / MTRs
See how you can upload and manage certificates for traceability
- DocumentationManaging Orders
Create and manage customer orders, track requirements and allocations
- DocumentationManaging Inventory and Daily Operations with GoSmarter
Complete guide for inventory managers and operations teams on using GoSmarter's Metals Manager capabilities to track materials, suppliers, and orders in real-time
- DocumentationCalculating Scrap Rates
Calculate scrap rates instantly. Enter your bar length and cut dimensions to see waste percentage, pieces per bar, and how to minimise steel cutting waste.
- DocumentationDigitising Mill Certificates and Ensuring Compliance
Complete guide for quality assurance managers and compliance officers on using GoSmarter's MillCert Reader AI to digitise mill test certificates and ensure material compliance
- DocumentationThe GoSmarter UI
Using the GoSmarter UI to filter, sort, search, see tutorials, and more.
- DocumentationTracking and Reducing Scrap with GoSmarter
Guide for production managers on using GoSmarter's scrap management features to track, analyse, and minimise waste in metals manufacturing.
- DocumentationGenerating Optimised Production Plans (Cutting & Scheduling)
Production planners' guide to GoSmarter's Long Product Planning feature: create efficient first-draft cutting plans that minimise waste and meet order requirements.
- DocumentationTags and Tag Rules
Understand and create Tags and Tag Rules, and see how they get automatically applied to your inventory.
- DocumentationCustomising GoSmarter and Advanced Tips
Complete guide for system administrators and power users on configuring GoSmarter, using advanced features, and maximising ROI through customisation
- BlogGoSmarter vs Lantek, Sigmanest, and Bystronic for Cutting Planning
GoSmarter vs Lantek, Sigmanest, and Bystronic for cutting planning in metals: who should use which tool and why they serve different jobs.
- BlogGoSmarter vs Certivo for Mill Certificate and Quality Management
Certivo manages quality documentation. GoSmarter reads what's inside every mill certificate. Honest comparison of two tools that work better together.
- BlogGoSmarter vs Strumis for Structural Steel Management
Strumis is purpose-built for structural steel fabricators. Where it excels, where GoSmarter adds something different, and how the two work together.
- BlogGoSmarter vs Jonas Metals for Metals Distribution Management
Jonas Metals knows steel distribution. GoSmarter adds AI-powered mill cert extraction and cutting optimisation it was never built to have. Honest comparison.
- BlogGoSmarter vs Epicor for Metals Operations Management
Epicor is powerful but not built for steel. GoSmarter fills the metals gaps: mill certs, traceability, cutting optimisation. Live in a day, not 18 months.
- BlogGoSmarter vs Sage 50 for Metals Inventory Management
Sage 50 is excellent accounting software — not a metals inventory system. What Sage does well, where it falls short for steel, and how GoSmarter fits in.
- BlogGoSmarter vs Excel for Metals Inventory Management
Excel wasn't built for steel inventory. GoSmarter was. Here is the honest comparison: where each one wins and when it makes sense to use both.
- BlogGoSmarter vs Generic OCR/IDP Tools for Mill Certificates: Why Metals-Specific AI Wins
Generic OCR and IDP platforms can read text. They cannot handle multi-heat certificates or build an audit trail. Here's why metals manufacturers need GoSmarter.
- Hubs & GuidesMill Certificate Automation Software: Which Tool Is Right for Your Business?
Eight tools claim to read mill certificates automatically. Here's what each actually handles, and which is right for your metals manufacturing operation.
- Hubs & GuidesMetals Manufacturing Glossary: Plain-English Definitions for the Shop Floor
Every term your team throws around — mill certificates, heat numbers, EN 10204, yield rate, cutting optimisation — defined in plain English. No MBA required.
- Hubs & GuidesAI for Metals Manufacturing: What It Actually Does and Where GoSmarter Fits
Plain-English guide to AI in metals manufacturing — what it does, what it does not, and where GoSmarter fits in your workflow.
- Hubs & GuidesGoSmarter for Metals Operations: The AI Toolkit Built for the Shop Floor
GoSmarter delivers AI tools for metals manufacturers: mill-cert automation, cutting optimisation, inventory traceability, and production planning. No IT needed.
- Hubs & GuidesMill Certificate Automation for Metals Manufacturers: The Complete Guide
Stop typing mill cert data by hand. MillCert Reader extracts heat numbers, grades, and properties from any PDF in seconds. 120+ hours saved per year.
- BlogCBAM Explained: The Financial Case for Cutting Scrap
The steel industry faces increasing pressure to decarbonise, with the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) set to become a decisive factor by 2026. Scrap is no longer just a production inefficiency — it directly increases reported emissions and carbon costs. For Finance and Sustainability Managers, reducing scrap is now central to meeting carbon targets and protecting margins.
- Hubs & GuidesIntegrated Planning–Materials Alignment for Metals Manufacturers
Integrated planning and materials alignment for metals: every cut plan and order runs against live, verified stock. Stop planning against guesses.
- Hubs & GuidesScrap, Waste & Yield Optimisation for Metals Manufacturers
Scrap and yield optimisation for metals manufacturers. Average scrap: 3–8%; best practice: ≤2.5%. GoSmarter cuts it by 50% — proven at Midland Steel.
- SolutionsCompliance Management
EN 10204 compliance software for metals — automate mill cert management, material traceability, and quality documentation. Audit-ready before anyone asks.
- SolutionsInventory Management
Know exactly what stock you have, where it is, and what it is committed to — without a manual stock count or a spreadsheet that's already out of date.
- ProductsCut Metal, Not Profit
GoSmarter Cutting Plans: AI cut list software for metals. Reduce rebar scrap by up to 50%, generate optimised cut lists in minutes. Connects to any ERP.
- PricingGoSmarter Pricing
GoSmarter pricing for metals manufacturers: per site, not per user. Unlimited users on one flat subscription. No per-seat fees, no hidden charges, no lock-in.
- Hubs & GuidesCloud MES Software: What It Actually Costs and Whether It's Right for Your Factory
Cloud MES software: what it is, how it compares to on-premise on real total cost of ownership, and how specialist metals AI tools like GoSmarter fit in.
- DocumentationGoSmarter Documentation
Learn how to use GoSmarter's AI tools for metals manufacturing including inventory management, order tracking, cutting optimisation, and mill certificate management
- TeamBlogSmarter AI
BlogSmarter AI is GoSmarter's AI research and content assistant — surfacing practical insights from industry data and producing compelling blog posts for metals manufacturers.
- BlogLegacy Systems vs AI for Compliance Security in Metals
Legacy systems scatter mill cert data and create audit risk. See how AI automates compliance, cuts breaches by 50%, and saves 8-12 hours weekly.
- BlogWhy Metals Manufacturers Need a Phased Approach to Digital Transformation
Big-bang digital overhauls blow the budget and stall. Here's why metals manufacturers should phase transformation: back-office first, factory floor last.
- NewsroomNightingale HQ Partners with CTAG to Drive AI-Powered Sustainability in Manufacturing
Nightingale HQ and CTAG complete a 12-month Digital Twin project, cutting production scrap by 50% and saving manufacturers a month of admin work per year.
- BlogAnother Suit Wants to Buy British Steel
Michael Flacks thinks he can save British Steel. Good luck to him.
- BlogNightingale HQ team attend UK Metals Expo
GoSmarter at UK Metals Expo — meeting metals manufacturers at the NEC Birmingham to showcase AI tools that cut admin and boost production efficiency.