{"id":16302,"date":"2026-04-17T11:40:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T11:40:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/p2programs.com\/dev\/?page_id=16302"},"modified":"2026-06-15T17:06:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T17:06:17","slug":"how-stsx-steel-tracking-works","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/p2programs.com\/dev\/how-stsx-steel-tracking-works\/","title":{"rendered":"STSX Steel Tracking Works"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>STSX How It Works<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Track Steel from Receiving Through Shipment<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Developed by P2 Programs, <a href=\"https:\/\/p2programs.com\/dev\/stsx-steel-tracking-system\/\">STSX tracks every piece of steel<\/a> from receiving through shipment. Barcode scanning captures real-time data at each step, giving teams clear visibility into material location, production status, and load readiness.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;STSX Works With Your Existing Software&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>STSX connects to the system your shop already uses. Before the first piece is scanned, job data flows into STSX directly \u2014 no duplicate entry, no manual import. STSX works with multiple platforms and is designed to be accessible for shops of any size and setup. Supported integrations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tekla PowerFab<\/li>\n<li>Tekla Structures<\/li>\n<li>SDS\/2 by Design Data<\/li>\n<li>EJE Structural Material Manager<\/li>\n<li>Excel Files<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/p2programs.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/featured-STSX-heres-how-it-works.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;P2 Programs STSX how it works&#8221; title_text=&#8221;featured-STSX-heres-how-it-works&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_testimonial module_class=&#8221;pull-quote&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; body_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#b12c24&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how it works \u2014 and someone already proved it.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>1. Capture Work at the Start<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;100px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Steel tracking begins the moment material is received or production starts. Each piece or assembly is labeled and scanned, creating a digital record tied to that item. Every scan captures key information automatically, including time, location, and activity, without requiring manual data entry. This ensures that tracking starts immediately and that every piece is accounted for from the beginning.<\/p>\n<p>STSX imports job data directly from Tekla PowerFab, Tekla Structures, SDS\/2 by Design Data, or EJE Structural Material Manager, or Excel files \u2014 so every piece enters the system with its detailing data already attached. 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This reduces confusion in the yard and keeps staging organized. <a href=\"https:\/\/p2programs.com\/dev\/stsx-steel-tracking-system\/\" title=\"Learn more about STSX\">Learn more about STSX &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_testimonial module_class=&#8221;pull-quote&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; body_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#b12c24&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>We\u2019ve improved inventory, shipping, and traceability across the entire operation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>4. 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