In the timber industry, inventory management is far more than just keeping stock levels in check. Whether you’re trading, producing, repairing, or shipping wood products – managing your timber inventory accurately is essential for efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
At acadon, we’ve been helping timber businesses manage these challenges for over 40 years. Our software solutions are designed specifically for the timber industry and address the exact processes that matter – from warehouse management to shipment tracking.
Here are our Top 5 Timber Inventory Solutions that help businesses take control of their timber stock:
For whom?
Timber traders, producers, sawmills, packaging companies, pallet manufacturers, and building materials suppliers.
The challenge
Most timber businesses deal with a complex mix of products, dimensions, grades, and storage locations. Inventory data is often scattered or outdated, leading to incorrect stock figures, inefficiencies, or lost sales.
Our solution
acadon timber is a complete ERP system tailored to the timber industry. It integrates your inventory management into all key business processes – from purchasing and production to sales and shipping. With real-time visibility, automated stock updates, and full traceability, it gives you complete control over your timber inventory.
✔ Real-time inventory across locations
✔ Barcode scanning and digital tracking
✔ Dimension- and grade-based stock management
✔ Full traceability from order to delivery
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For whom?
Sales teams, warehouse managers, production planners.
The challenge
Reserving stock without reliable real-time data often leads to overbooking, delivery delays, or frustrated customers.
Our solution
The Timber Reservation app allows you to reserve available stock directly from your system – clearly, quickly, and without conflict. Reservations are updated in real time, so everyone has the same view of current availability.
✔ Avoid double reservations
✔ Clear overview of available and reserved stock
✔ Reserve specific bundles, dimensions, or grades
✔ Integrates seamlessly with acadon timber
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For whom?
Warehouse teams, quality control, pallet and packaging businesses.
The challenge
Damaged or incorrectly sorted timber leads to quality issues and delays. Manual re-sorting is often not documented, which leads to unreliable stock data.
Our solution
The Sorting & Repair app allows you to record sorting and repair processes directly in the warehouse. Changes in quantity, condition, or storage location are instantly updated in your inventory system.
✔ Update timber condition and quality in real time
✔ Document sorting and repair actions
✔ Improve inventory accuracy
✔ Use on tablets and mobile devices
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For whom?
Logistics teams, dispatch managers, customer service.
The challenge
Once goods leave the warehouse, visibility often ends. Uncertainty about delivery times leads to inefficiencies, missed deadlines, or customer complaints.
Our solution
On Route lets you track timber deliveries in real time. You can view what’s in transit, estimated arrival times, and the current status of each shipment. It also ensures that your inventory reflects what’s been dispatched and what’s still on hand.
✔ Real-time shipment visibility
✔ Syncs with inventory and dispatch data
✔ Supports route and delivery planning
✔ Transparent tracking for internal and external teams
For whom?
Importers, purchasing departments, warehouse planning.
The challenge
Shipments by vessel often involve long lead times and uncertain arrival dates. Without visibility into incoming goods, stock planning becomes difficult and error-prone.
Our solution
The Vessel Information app keeps you informed about incoming timber shipments by sea. You can track quantities, expected arrival dates, and link deliveries to specific orders – ensuring that your inventory and planning stay aligned.
✔ Track expected incoming timber
✔ Plan warehouse space ahead of time
✔ Avoid overstocking or production delays
✔ Full transparency for purchasing and warehouse teams
