A clearer day starts with better records.

The everyday details that help a scrap yard understand its business.

A busy yard has a lot happening at once. Metal arrives, materials are weighed, payments are made and stock leaves for a buyer. A useful record captures the details while they are still clear.

Start with each transaction

• Record the material and its weight.
• Keep the rate and total value together.
• Note the customer and payment details.
• Keep purchase and sale records easy to find.

Follow the material

Purchases and sales also tell a stock story. Reviewing material coming in and going out gives a yard a starting point for understanding what should be on hand. Physical checks remain useful for spotting differences that need a closer look.

Remember the everyday spending

Trading is only part of the picture. Expenses and float movements also affect the money available to run a yard. Recording them alongside trading activity helps keep the daily picture connected.

Make record keeping a habit

The most useful system is one the team can use consistently. Koche brings purchases, sales, stock and expenses into one place, with a focus on the work of scrap metal businesses.