Integrated software for metal and paper recycling operations

Software for the Metal and Paper Recycling Industry

Integrated operational and financial tools that connect daily activity directly to the General Ledger and back-office reporting.

Built for recycling+ operations

Designed for recycling, scrap processing, smelting, and new and used steel businesses that need software aligned with daily operational workflows.

Connected to financials

Operational modules feed into a structured back-office system with General Ledger integration and financial reporting visibility.

Compliance

Supports required reporting processes with tools designed to assist with applicable regulatory requirements.

Integrated operational and financial software

Four Lakes Business Systems provides software designed specifically for recycling, scrap processing, smelting, and new and used steel businesses. Our system connects operational activity directly to the General Ledger, helping maintain accurate financial records while supporting day-to-day business processes.

By connecting operational modules with financial tools, the system helps maintain consistency between daily activity and accounting records while improving insight into business performance. Our goal is to provide dependable software that supports both operational efficiency and financial organization. Four Lakes Business Systems has been doing this for over 30 years.

Purchasing and Accounts Receivable processing

The Primary Module of Visual Scrap automates the buying and selling of scrap products and provides history information by commodity and customers. The Recycling module interfaces with the other modules, automatically updating inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and the container management system. Data is connected to the back office General Ledger.

Inventory Management

A perpetual weighted average inventory system that keeps information on an unlimited number of products is simple with the Inventory Management module. Scale purchases and Sales shipments automatically update inventory records during daily processing.

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General Ledger

Maintain organized accounting records through a structured General Ledger that reflects operational activity across the system.

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Accounts Payable

Customer/Vendor accounts payable records are integrated into Recycling Accounting and General Ledger and can be set up through the Recycling System module or Accounts Payable. Purchase for scrap products are accumulated separately and can be paid separately from regular expense and supply purchases.

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Payroll

Manage payroll calculations, reporting, and recordkeeping within the overall business system.

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Reporting

Generate operational and financial reports that support business insight and decision making.

Compliance and law enforcement reporting

Support required reporting processes with tools designed to assist with applicable regulatory requirements.