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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

TOPS Pro is an advanced software solution for packaging design and pallet configuration, tailored for packaging experts aiming to create efficient packaging solutions and pallet patterns. This tool allows users to effortlessly identify the ideal package dimensions, product counts, arrangements, and overall pallet designs. With a user-friendly interface, packaging engineers can manage every phase of the design process seamlessly. Its robust real-time 3D graphics engine provides a visual representation of designs as they are being developed. Additionally, TOPS Pro enables users to conduct “what if” analyses by altering factors such as intermediate packs, carton sizes, pallet overhang, or layer restrictions for each load. Furthermore, this software supports the creation of eco-friendly packages by helping users choose the best board grade and generate stable pallet configurations, thereby reducing the risk of product damage through effective stacking assessments. Ultimately, TOPS Pro serves as an invaluable tool for enhancing efficiency and sustainability in packaging operations.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Concierge Plus No 

Integrations

Concierge Plus Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

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

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
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) No 
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 Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

HALCO Software Systems

Website

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

TOPS Engineering

Country

United States

Website

topseng.com/tops-package-design-pallet-configuration-software/

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

Packaging

3D Modeling Yes 
Asset Library Yes 
Drafting Yes 
For Manufacturers No 
In-Store Visualization No 
Inventory Management No 
Palletization Yes 
Quotes / Estimates No 
Specification Management No 

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