Track inventory by species and grade, optimize every cut, schedule kiln loads, and manage orders — all from one AI-powered platform built for sawmills and lumber yards.
Start Your Free TrialReal-time log inventory and cut optimization at a glance.
| Species | Grade | BdFt | MC% | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Fir | #1 | 14,200 | 18% | Kiln Ready |
| White Oak | FAS | 8,750 | 42% | Air Drying |
| Southern Pine | #2 | 22,100 | 12% | Ship Ready |
| Hard Maple | Sel | 6,400 | 55% | Green |
| Western Red Cedar | #1 | 11,300 | 24% | In Kiln |
Enter incoming logs by species, diameter, length, and grade. MillBot tracks board feet, moisture content, and location in real time.
AI analyzes each log and recommends the optimal cut pattern to maximize yield and match pending orders by grade and dimension.
Track lumber from log deck through milling, drying, grading, and shipping. Every board foot accounted for automatically.
Track every log from the landing to the headrig. Record species, diameter, length, grade, and defects. Real-time board foot tallies by species and grade.
AI-powered cut patterns that maximize yield from every log. Match cuts to pending orders, reduce waste, and hit target dimensions consistently.
Schedule kiln loads by species and thickness. Monitor moisture content, track drying cycles, and get alerts when charges reach target MC.
Match inventory to customer orders automatically. Track fulfillment status, generate packing lists, and coordinate shipping schedules.
Record grades per NHLA or structural standards. Track grade distribution, yields by log source, and identify patterns that affect quality.
Recovery rates, yield by species, cost per board foot, kiln utilization, and production throughput — all in real-time dashboards.
| Task | Before | With MillBot |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory count | Walk the yard with a clipboard (half a day) | Real-time dashboard, always current |
| Cut decisions | Sawyer’s best guess on each log | AI-optimized patterns per log |
| Kiln scheduling | Whiteboard in the dry shed | Automated scheduling with MC alerts |
| Order fulfillment | Dig through tally sheets to find stock | Instant inventory match to orders |
| Grade tracking | Paper tally, entered to Excel weekly | Real-time grade distribution reports |
| Yield analysis | Estimated at end of month, maybe | Live recovery rate per log, per shift |
| Customer quotes | Check the yard, call back tomorrow | Instant availability and pricing |