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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.
API Access
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Deployment
Web-Based
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On-Premises
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iPhone App
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Windows
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Mac
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Linux
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Chromebook
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Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
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iPhone App
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iPad App
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Android App
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Windows
Yes
Mac
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Linux
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Chromebook
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Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
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Online Support
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Customer Support
Business Hours
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Live Rep (24/7)
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Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
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Live Training (Online)
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Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
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Live Training (Online)
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In Person
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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
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Cost Accounting
No
Customer Management
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Financial Management
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Harvest Management
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Order Processing
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Pricing Management
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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