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Description

Companies in the forestry and wood products sector are increasingly focused on optimizing their return on capital along with enhancing the efficiency and profitability of their operations. To achieve these goals, information technology has become an essential component of their overall strategy. The solution provided by 3LOG software is pivotal in this endeavor. Their Log Inventory & Management System (LIMS) offers comprehensive control over every aspect of timberland, woodland, yard, and mill operations. This system integrates the functionalities of timber accounting with vital features related to silviculture, harvesting, contractor payments, wood procurement, trading, inventory management, consumption tracking, and extensive reporting for strategic planning. Additionally, WeighWiz addresses the challenges of weigh-scaling even in the absence of the weigh master, as it can manage up to two scale platforms to accurately determine the weight of loads while generating necessary documentation like slips, passes, tickets, and certificates in line with business requirements. This combination of tools not only streamlines processes but also enhances decision-making capabilities within the industry.

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

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

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 Yes 

Customer Support

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

Types of Training

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

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

3LOG Systems

Founded

1996

Country

Canada

Website

www.3log.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

ALDATA Software Management

Founded

1991

Country

Canada

Website

www.aldatasoftware.com/products/smsyardboss/

Product Features

Forestry

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

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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