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At a glance

Client

Stella Source

Function

Centralized data & analytics hub

Project Type

Internal data platform initiative

Project Duration

1 Month

Uttam Kumaran

Robert Tseng

Nicolas Sucari

Context

From disconnected data to a unified view of operations

Stella Source is one of North America's largest steel fabrication providers, processing thousands of custom quotes monthly. With limited data infrastructure, disconnected systems, and manual estimation processes, profits suffered while competitors gained ground.

Data trapped everywhere

Quote calculations locked in spreadsheets. Pricing formulas in emails. Material costs in disconnected systems.

Margins under pressure

No visibility into cost breakdowns. Inconsistent markup strategies. Competitors winning on speed.

Systems that can’t change

Core fabrication software embedded in operations. No budget for rip-and-replace approach.

Challenge

Slow, siloed quoting left opportunities on the table

Without real-time insights, decision-making was reactive and opportunities for upsell or process improvements were often missed.

Stella Source’s quoting process was slow, manual, and spread across multiple systems. Sales reps had to hunt for pricing, inventory, and customer history, making it difficult to respond quickly to opportunities. Operational data lived in silos, meaning leaders lacked a single source of truth for performance or customer behavior.

Solution

Building a single source of truth for faster, smarter decisions

We built a modern data architecture tailored to Stella Source’s quoting and operations workflows. Our team integrated quoting, CRM, and operational data into a single source of truth, eliminating silos and ensuring accuracy.

We developed role-based dashboards for executives, managers, and operators, delivering real-time visibility into costs, quote activity, and production performance. Automated data transformations replaced manual reporting, while CRM integration gave sales teams a complete view of customer history and support interactions - enabling faster quotes, better pricing accuracy, and more informed decisions at every level.

Results

Faster quotes, sharper pricing, measurable wins

The Stella Data Platform quickly became the go-to tool for fabrication teams, cutting quote times, boosting accuracy, and driving profitability. With rapid adoption and strong feedback, it's now central to Stella's fabrication workflow.

60%

reduction in quote turnaround time

95%

cost estimation accuracy achieved

<24 hrs

time to actionable insights

Impact

Transforming how the entire organization operates

We didn't just fix quote calculations. It transformed how the entire organization makes decisions and serves customers.

From pilot to company-wide

Expanded from estimation team to production and executive visibility in 8 weeks

No workflow disruption


Integrated with existing fabrication systems without replacing core infrastructure

Blueprint for data success

A proven model for any manufacturing business with disconnected information

Tools used

We didn't just fix quote calculations. It transformed how the entire organization makes decisions and serves customers.

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At a glance

Client

Stella Source

Function

Centralized data & analytics hub

Project Type

Internal data platform initiative

Project Duration

1 Month

Uttam Kumaran

Robert Tseng

Nicolas Sucari

Context

From disconnected data to a unified view of operations

Stella Source is one of North America's largest steel fabrication providers, processing thousands of custom quotes monthly. With limited data infrastructure, disconnected systems, and manual estimation processes, profits suffered while competitors gained ground.

Data trapped everywhere

Quote calculations locked in spreadsheets. Pricing formulas in emails. Material costs in disconnected systems.

Margins under pressure

No visibility into cost breakdowns. Inconsistent markup strategies. Competitors winning on speed.

Systems that can’t change

Core fabrication software embedded in operations. No budget for rip-and-replace approach.

Challenge

Slow, siloed quoting left opportunities on the table

Without real-time insights, decision-making was reactive and opportunities for upsell or process improvements were often missed.

Stella Source’s quoting process was slow, manual, and spread across multiple systems. Sales reps had to hunt for pricing, inventory, and customer history, making it difficult to respond quickly to opportunities. Operational data lived in silos, meaning leaders lacked a single source of truth for performance or customer behavior.

Solution

Building a single source of truth for faster, smarter decisions

We built a modern data architecture tailored to Stella Source’s quoting and operations workflows. Our team integrated quoting, CRM, and operational data into a single source of truth, eliminating silos and ensuring accuracy.

We developed role-based dashboards for executives, managers, and operators, delivering real-time visibility into costs, quote activity, and production performance. Automated data transformations replaced manual reporting, while CRM integration gave sales teams a complete view of customer history and support interactions - enabling faster quotes, better pricing accuracy, and more informed decisions at every level.

Results

Faster quotes, sharper pricing, measurable wins

The Stella Data Platform quickly became the go-to tool for fabrication teams, cutting quote times, boosting accuracy, and driving profitability. With rapid adoption and strong feedback, it's now central to Stella's fabrication workflow.

60%

reduction in quote turnaround time

95%

cost estimation accuracy achieved

<24 hrs

time to actionable insights

Impact

Transforming how the entire organization operates

We didn't just fix quote calculations. It transformed how the entire organization makes decisions and serves customers.

From pilot to company-wide

Expanded from estimation team to production and executive visibility in 8 weeks

No workflow disruption


Integrated with existing fabrication systems without replacing core infrastructure

Blueprint for data success

A proven model for any manufacturing business with disconnected information

Tools used

We didn't just fix quote calculations. It transformed how the entire organization makes decisions and serves customers.

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No fluff. Just clarity.