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Log yard: the sawmill's "black hole" or an optimised data flow?

Sawmill productivity begins long before the first log reaches the sawmill infeed. Yet at many sawmills the log yard is still a logistical challenge where efficiency relies on drivers' memory and manual tracking. Finnos Log Yard Control changes this picture: it makes the log yard a transparent, controlled and mathematically optimised part of the sawmill's operations.

This is not just about inventory management, but about a navigation system for wheel loader drivers that eliminates unnecessary kilometres and costly mistakes.

From chaos to a controlled map view

Log Yard Control gives drivers a real-time map and table view of the entire log yard. Instead of drivers searching for the right bundles, the system shows precisely:

  • The fill level of bins and log stacks: real-time monitoring ensures that the log yard operates optimally.
  • An intelligent log inventory: the inventory can be tracked by log age, quantity (in pieces or cubic metres) and wood species. This ensures that raw material rotates in the right order and no bundle is left to age at the back of the yard.
  • Automatic alerts: the system warns immediately of incorrect inventory transfers, preventing raw materials from getting mixed up right from the start.

Optimised logistics save fuel and time

Every unnecessary trip driven by a wheel loader is a direct cost. Log Yard Control offers route optimisation based on driving analysis, guiding the driver along the most efficient route. When automatic load detection is added to this, the possibility of human error is minimised and operations speed up significantly.

In addition, the driver can follow the video feed directly from the sawmill infeed, which helps anticipate infeed needs without unnecessary waiting or delays.

A comprehensive solution, hardware included

Finnos does not deliver just software. Log Yard Control is a turnkey solution that includes all the necessary hardware for the wheel loaders. It is designed to withstand heavy industrial use and integrates seamlessly with the sawmill's other control systems.

When the log yard is under control, the whole sawmill runs more smoothly. Log Yard Control ensures that the right log is in the right place at the right time, without unnecessary driving and guesswork.

Want to put an end to log yard errors and unnecessary driving, and take control of your log yard?

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