Inventory

Log & Lumber Inventory Tracking

Track every piece of wood in your operation in real time. From raw logs on the landing to finished lumber in the shed, MillBot maintains a complete digital inventory organized by species, grade, dimension, and location.

Species-Level Tracking

Manage 50+ hardwood and softwood species with species-specific drying schedules, pricing, and grade rules. Track origin, stand source, and log buyer.

Board Foot Tallies

Automatic board foot calculations using Doyle, Scribner, or International 1/4" log rules. Real-time tally updates as logs are processed through the mill.

Yard Location Mapping

Assign logs and lumber packs to yard zones, bays, and stacking locations. Find any piece of inventory instantly without walking the yard.

Moisture Content Monitoring

Record MC readings at every stage — green, air-dried, kiln entry, kiln exit. Set species-specific targets and get alerts when lumber is ready to ship.

INVENTORY SNAPSHOT
Species: White Oak   Grade: FAS   Thickness: 4/4
Board Feet: 8,750   Location: Bay C-12
Moisture: 42%   Status: Air Drying (est. 14 days to kiln ready)
Log Source: Henderson Tract, Lot #2247
Optimization

AI-Powered Cut Optimization

MillBot analyzes each log’s diameter, length, taper, and defects, then recommends the cut pattern that maximizes yield and matches your pending orders. Sawyers get clear instructions; you get more board feet from every log.

Yield Maximization

AI considers log geometry, sweep, crook, and defect locations to recommend optimal cant sizes and board dimensions. Typical yield improvements of 8-15%.

Order-Driven Cutting

Prioritize cuts that fill open orders. MillBot matches log characteristics to customer requirements so you cut what sells, not what sits in the yard.

Grade Recovery Tracking

Monitor grade yields per log source, sawyer, and shift. Identify which timber tracts produce the best grades and which shifts hit target recovery rates.

Waste Reduction

Track slabs, edgings, and sawdust volumes. Identify opportunities to produce pallet stock, landscape timbers, or biomass fuel from byproducts.

Orders

Order Tracking & Fulfillment

Manage customer orders from quote to shipment. MillBot matches available inventory to open orders, generates pick lists, and tracks fulfillment status so nothing falls through the cracks.

Automated Order Matching

When new inventory hits target moisture content and grade, MillBot automatically flags matching open orders and suggests allocation.

Customer Quoting

Generate quotes instantly based on current inventory, species pricing, and customer history. Convert accepted quotes to orders with one click.

Packing & Tally Sheets

Auto-generate packing lists, tally sheets, and bills of lading when orders ship. Include species, grade, dimensions, board feet, and piece count.

Delivery Scheduling

Coordinate truck loading schedules, track shipment dates, and provide customers with delivery ETAs. Integration-ready for common freight carriers.

Drying

Kiln Scheduling & Drying Management

Optimize kiln utilization with intelligent scheduling that accounts for species, thickness, initial moisture content, and target MC. Monitor drying progress and get alerts when charges are ready.

Species-Specific Schedules

Built-in drying schedules for 50+ species following USDA Forest Products Laboratory guidelines. Customize schedules based on your kiln type and local conditions.

Moisture Tracking

Log MC readings throughout the drying cycle. Track shell and core moisture differentials. Get alerts when lumber reaches target MC or if drying defects are likely.

Kiln Load Planning

Optimize kiln loads by grouping compatible species and thicknesses. Minimize energy costs by filling kilns to capacity with matched drying schedules.

Energy & Cost Tracking

Monitor energy consumption per kiln charge. Track drying costs per board foot by species and compare against revenue to ensure profitability on every charge.

KILN #2 STATUS
Species: Hard Maple 4/4   Load: 12,400 BdFt
Day: 18 of 24   Temp: 160°F   RH: 35%
Shell MC: 8.2%   Core MC: 14.1%
Target: 6-8% MC   Est. Complete: 6 days
Pricing

Lumber Pricing & Market Intelligence

Set and manage pricing by species, grade, thickness, and customer tier. Track market trends, compare your prices to published indices, and ensure your margins stay healthy.

Dynamic Price Lists

Maintain price lists by species, grade, and dimension. Set customer-specific pricing tiers, volume discounts, and contract rates. Update prices across all quotes instantly.

Cost-per-Board-Foot Analysis

Calculate true cost per board foot including log cost, milling labor, kiln drying, handling, and overhead. Know your margins on every species and grade you sell.

Market Comparisons

Compare your pricing against Hardwood Market Report, Random Lengths, and regional indices. Identify where you are leaving money on the table or pricing out of the market.

Margin Alerts

Set minimum margin thresholds by species and grade. Get alerts when log costs rise or market prices drop enough to squeeze your margins below target.

Logistics

Shipping & Logistics Coordination

Coordinate outbound shipments, manage carrier relationships, and ensure every load arrives on time and matches what was ordered. From the stacking yard to the customer’s dock.

Load Planning

Optimize truck loads by weight and volume. Group orders by destination to reduce freight costs. Generate load diagrams for the yard crew.

Carrier Management

Maintain a carrier database with rate sheets, insurance certificates, and performance history. Request quotes and schedule pickups directly from the platform.

Documentation

Auto-generate bills of lading, tally sheets, phytosanitary certificates, and export documentation. All paperwork tied to the order and ready when the truck arrives.

Shipment Tracking

Track outbound shipments from pickup to delivery. Send customers automatic notifications with tracking information and delivery confirmations.

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