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Computer-Based Tools To Assist Sawmill Decision-Makers

Potential Profit Margins are Slim to Begin With

Log Value Ratio for Different Log Grades

Operating Costs Have Dramatic Influence on Profitability of Sawing Individual Logs

Cost of Sawing Timber A Manufacturing Cost Analysis Program for Sawmills

What is COST?

Simply stated…

My sawmill’s total annual operating cost is determined by:

What are the required inputs?

What information does COST provide?

What If…

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The Performance Analyst for Hardwood Sawmills

SOLVE is a user-friendly computer application that analyzes the performance of hardwood sawmills based on:

Basically, SOLVE shows the sawmill operator what he/she can afford to pay for logs

To perform a full analysis, SOLVE requires the user to enter log and lumber data, and company information by using the entry forms provided in the program.

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The Hardwood Edging and Trimming Trainer is designed to help hardwood sawmill edger and trim saw operators improve their processing performance.

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To obtain a free copy of these programs…