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Why Real-time Order Updates Are Critical for Canadian Businesses by Kevin Novack

13 Feb 2026
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Staying ahead of changing delivery schedules is essential for Canadian teams managing production, inventory, and on site work. The materialsPLUS.ca platform from thyssenkrupp Materials NA Canada helps you do just that, offering real-time order and shipment notifications by email or directly within your account. This visibility allows you to plan with confidence when timelines shift.


thyssenkrupp Materials NA Canada is committed to keeping all our customers in manufacturing, fabrication, or construction up to date and informed. These proactive alerts reduce status calls and keep projects moving. Timely updates help your teams allocate labour and equipment efficiently, leading to a better, smoother project workflow.

Setting-up Real-time Order and Shipment Notifications Work

  1. Log in to your materialsPLUS.ca account. Not registered yet? New users can create an account in minutes.
  2. Under account settings, click on “My Account,” then select “Preferences & Notifications.”
  3. Choose how you’re notified: Opt to receive updates by email or view them exclusively within the platform.
    1. Select what you want to track:
      1. Delivery date changes on shipments
      2. Notifications when a shipment is out for delivery
      3. Order status updates.
  4. Save your preferences: Your selections take effect immediately.

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What makes this service unique is being able to choose which updates you wish to receive, and where you see them. Our system will push notifications for updates on delivery date adjustments, a shipment ready for delivery, or a change in order status, keeping you fully apprised.

Why Operations Rely on These Updates

Being able to plan projects with precision is important. By tailoring your real-time order and shipment notifications, procurement managers with direct access to this data significantly reduce project friction and improve productivity.

More Account Features and Benefits

An account on materialsPLUS.ca provides access to additional capabilities and potentially better pricing. For a faster learning curve, short video tutorials walk through key workflows.

  • Instant online pricing
  • Real-time delivery dates
  • Instant online quoting
  • Secure online ordering
  • Product catalogue
  • Quantity price break visibility
  • Metal value trends
  • In stock indicator
  • Favourites
  • Notifications
  • Invoices
  • Preview mill certifications
  • Counteroffer
  • Delivery tracking
  • Shipping paperwork
  • Advanced shipping notifications
  • Quote and order history
  • Request one heat lot
  • Live chat and support
  • Account management

Don’t Delay, Take Control of Your Orders and Shipments Today!

Register for an account on materialsPLUS.ca to enable notifications, set preferences, and explore account-only features that streamline purchasing and logistics. Experience how thyssenkrupp Materials NA Canada helps teams accelerate performance and increase value with dependable visibility across your orders and shipments.

FAQs

Q: Do I need an account to receive notifications?
A: Yes. Create a free account on materialsPLUS.ca to enable and customise your notifications.

Q: Can I change my notification preferences later?
A: Yes. Update settings anytime under “My Account” > “Preferences & Notifications.”

Q: Where will I see notifications if I turn off emails?
A: You can choose to view updates exclusively within the materialsPLUS.ca platform.

Q: What types of events trigger alerts?
A: Common events include delivery date changes, shipments out for delivery, and order status updates. Advanced shipping notifications are also available.

Q: Are there training resources?
A: Yes. Short video tutorials demonstrate how to use key features for an efficient experience.

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