Paper Records vs Digital Systems in Scrap Trading
There’s nothing wrong with running a scrap business on instinct and a weighbridge ticket. There’s just a limit to how far it scales before the detail starts to slip. If you’re weighing up what a proper inventory system should include, the scrap inventory management software guide on scrap.trade is a useful starting point. It’s fair […]
How to Start a Scrap Trading Business Without Buying Inventory
There is real money in scrap metal, and that isn’t the question. The question is where in the chain you want to sit, and what kind of work you’re willing to do to get there. If you’re working out what a good deal actually looks like, the tips for successful scrap deals on ScrapTrade are […]
How to Choose Between Copper and Aluminium Scrap Trading
If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between a scrap dealer, an agent and a broker, you’re in good company, because most of the industry couldn’t tell you either, at least not cleanly. If your interest leans toward specialist streams, the solar panel scrap and recycling guide is worth a look at some point. […]
How to Calculate Scrap Tonnage Before Negotiating With a Buyer
Starting a scrap metal business sounds daunting, but it’s genuinely one of the more approachable industries to get into if you know the basics. If you’re just getting to grips with how this industry works, the scrap trading glossary is a handy reference to keep close by. It’s worth saying up front that this isn’t […]
How Customs and Import Restrictions Affect Scrap Metal Shipments
If you’ve ever wondered how businesses sell scrap metal by the container load instead of by the trailer, you’re in the right place. If you’re new to this side of things, selling scrap in bulk is worth understanding properly, and we’ll cover the essentials here. When you first look into bulk scrap, a lot of […]