Narra Release
With the Narra Release, we are shipping one of the largest update packages Timber has seen so far. The focus is on returnable packaging, tighter control in disposition and tours,…
Managing logs presents major challenges for sawmills and wood-processing businesses. From purchasing and measuring felled logs to accurate billing and tracking supply chains, inefficient processes often lead to high costs and wasted time. A specialized software solution like LIS (Log Information System) helps tackle these challenges and streamline the entire process.
Challenge: Managing log piles, including tree species, grade, quality and thickness, is complex and prone to errors. Manual processes often lead to miscalculations and inventory mistakes.
Solution: LIS offers structured log pile management and precise inventory documentation, ensuring better control and traceability.
Challenge: Logs are often purchased in cubic meters or solid cubic meters and measurements can change once logs reach the mill. Without a clear system, quantity adjustments and billing can become unclear.
Solution: LIS allows accurate quantity tracking for purchases and sales, including invoicing via delivery notes and measurement records.
Challenge: Beyond purchasing logs, numerous services such as harvesting, skidding and transport are involved. Separate invoicing of these services often leads to confusion.
Solution: LIS integrates these services directly into the billing process, ensuring all transactions are clearly recorded and assigned.
Challenge: Compliance with regulations and sustainability standards requires comprehensive documentation of log origin, quantity, and quality. Without a proper software solution, this can become an administrative burden.
Solution: LIS provides centralized data management, simplifies regulatory compliance, and ensures transparent record-keeping of all transactions.
The challenges in log management are complex but solvable. LIS offers a digital solution that enhances efficiency, transparency, and traceability. Wood industry businesses benefit from structured management, precise invoicing, and seamless documentation — saving both time and money.
Interested? Discover how LIS can optimize your log management!
