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Description

For sawmills that produce a diverse array of products to meet specific customer demands, which is common for many operations outside North America, ensuring timely delivery of the right product is essential. The challenge lies in deciding which logs to process and selecting the appropriate sawing patterns, a task that is often complex. Furthermore, the necessity of evaluating various log purchasing strategies, market possibilities, and production limitations complicates the decision-making process, illustrating that achieving optimal operational choices using traditional planning approaches is unfeasible. To address this issue, the SAWSIM®-LP linear programming optimization system was designed to assist sawmilling companies in identifying the ideal "sawing pattern recipes"—the best combination of sawing patterns that will convert a specific input log mix into a desired production output. Beyond supporting immediate production planning, this innovative system can also provide valuable insights for addressing longer-term questions related to marketing strategies and log sourcing. By employing such advanced optimization tools, sawmills can enhance their operational efficiency and responsiveness to market demands.

Description

In the Southern United States, pulp mills, paper mills, and biomass facilities operate differently compared to sawmills in Canada or timber managers in Australia, yet they all utilize SMSYardBoss for their needs. Over the span of 25 years, SMSYardBoss has adapted to accommodate the diverse practices in raw material supply chain management across various facility types and fiber categories. This comprehensive system handles fiber supply contract management and sales agreements for both owned and purchased timber, as well as open market (gatewood) contracts. It offers flexibility in pricing, whether through delivered prices or unbundled fiber costing, allowing for payments to an unlimited number of suppliers, landowners, haulers, and government fees/taxes based on a single load ticket. Users benefit from contract-specific or standard rate sheets tailored to their requirements. Furthermore, SMSYardBoss includes special payment provisions such as production advances, lump sum payments, holdbacks, and surcharges. The platform also streamlines settlement and invoice processing, adapting to various pay frequencies, which can range from weekly payments for truckers to monthly payments for severance fees, ensuring that all stakeholders are accommodated efficiently. This versatility makes SMSYardBoss an invaluable tool for managing complex supply chain dynamics in the forestry and timber industry.

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Deployment

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Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
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Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

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Live Training (Online) No 
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Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

HALCO Software Systems

Website

www.halcosoftware.com/applications-8-sawmill-production-planning

Vendor Details

Company Name

ALDATA Software Management

Founded

1991

Country

Canada

Website

www.aldatasoftware.com/products/smsyardboss/

Product Features

Forestry

Barcoding / RFID No 
Contract Management No 
Cost Accounting No 
Customer Management No 
Financial Management No 
Harvest Management No 
Order Processing No 
Pricing Management No 
Production Tracking No 
Supplier Management No 
Transportation Management No 

Product Features

Forestry

Barcoding / RFID Yes 
Contract Management Yes 
Cost Accounting Yes 
Customer Management Yes 
Financial Management No 
Harvest Management Yes 
Order Processing Yes 
Pricing Management Yes 
Production Tracking No 
Supplier Management Yes 
Transportation Management No 

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