Log Yard Control: Turning your Log Yard from a "Black Hole" into an Optimized Data Stream

Sawmill’s productivity starts long before the first log reaches the saw infeed. Yet, at many mills, the log yard remains a significant logistical challenge where efficiency relies on drivers’ memory and manual tracking. Finnos Log Yard Control changes this paradigm: it turns the log yard into a transparent, controlled, and mathematically optimized part of the mill's operations.

This is more than just inventory management; it is a navigation system for wheel loader operators that eliminates unnecessary driving and costly errors.

From Chaos to a Controlled Map View

Log Yard Control provides drivers with a real-time map and table view of the entire log yard. Instead of drivers searching for the right piles, the system shows exactly:

• The filling rate of bins and log piles: Real-time monitoring ensures that log yard is operated optimally.
• Smart log inventory: The stock can be tracked by log age, quantity (in pieces or m³), and wood species. This ensures that raw material circulates correct order and no pile is left to age at the back of the yard.
• Automatic alerts: The system provides immediate warnings for incorrect log storage, preventing the mixing of raw materials right from the start.

Optimized Logistics Saves Fuel and Time

Every unnecessary distance driven by a wheel loader is a direct cost. Log Yard Control offers route optimization based on driving analysis, guiding the driver along the most efficient route. When combined with automatic load identification, the possibility of human error is minimized, and operations speed up significantly.

Additionally, the driver can monitor a video feed directly from the saw infeed, helping to anticipate feeding needs without unnecessary waiting or delays.

A Comprehensive Solution – Including Hardware

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

When the log yard is under control, the entire sawmill operates more smoothly. Log Yard Control ensures that the right log is in the right place at the right time—without unnecessary driving or guesswork.

Want to stop mistakes in log yard, avoid unnecessary driving and take control of your log yard?