Yield, costing and production tools for timber processors and forestry operations
In timber, small changes in recovery and grade mix make a big difference to profit.
Delivered remotely for UK and international teams, with overlap into UK business hours.
Processors need to know what each log input is really worth once it's cut, dried, graded and sold, and that depends on recovery rates, product mix and constantly changing prices.
We build recovery and yield models, log-to-product costing, production and stock reporting and dispatch tools that bring together mill, sales and finance data so managers can see margin by input, shift and product.
Challenges we see in timber processing & forestry
- Recovery and yield are measured inconsistently
- Costing by log grade and product mix is hard to calculate
- Stock and kiln/drying status is tracked manually
- Production reporting relies on end-of-shift spreadsheets
- Pricing changes aren't reflected in margin quickly
How we help
- Recovery, yield and grade-mix analysisExcel Dashboard Development
- Log-to-product costing modelsManufacturing Costing & Quoting Systems
- Production and stock dashboardsDashboards & Business Intelligence
- Shift, kiln and resource schedulingResource Planning Tools & Scheduling Systems
- Integration with mill and accounting systemsExcel Integrations (SQL, API, etc.)
Where AI fits in timber processing
Mostly about speeding up reporting.
- Read docket and dispatch documents into structured data
- Flag shifts with abnormal recovery or downtime
- Draft weekly production commentary for managers
Systems we connect
- Sage
- Xero
- SQL Server
- Mill system exports
Frequently asked questions
Can you work with our mill system's exports?
Yes. We build repeatable imports from CSV or database exports.
Can we see margin by log input?
Yes. That's usually the core of the model.
Will supervisors be able to use it on shift?
Yes, with simple data-entry forms or a tablet app.
Can it replace our end-of-shift spreadsheets?
Yes, with one consistent capture and reporting tool.
Know your margin by log, shift and product
Delivered remotely for UK and international teams, with overlap into UK business hours.
Book a free discovery callLet's talk about what you need
Big or small, we are happy to discuss it. Send us a message or book a free discovery call — we typically respond same business day.
What happens next
- 1
We review your enquiry carefully and reach out personally — usually same business day. No obligation, no hard sell.
- 2
We clarify scope, then provide a clear fixed-price quote and realistic delivery timeframe so you know exactly where you stand.
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Once agreed, we build in stages, keep you updated, and hand over a solution your team can rely on — with support if you need it.