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How do you make decisions pertaining to issues such as log procurement and product mix? Many companies are not very scientific in their approach. Some may answer that they “know their costs” and it is these numbers that drive decision-making. …

Optimization modeling is conceptually similar to a flight simulator. A flight simulator models the behavior of an aircraft. It is used by pilots to hone their piloting skills and to prepare them for potential emergency situations. In a sense it …

As plywood prices court multiyear lows, mills have renewed efforts to find the most profitable mix of products.  Managers often rely on linear programming or optimization software to determine that mix, but gut instinct is still important for staying profitable. …

Profit optimization is particularly valuable during times of change. A West Coast LP user recently related how its Optware System has shown that rising chip prices should influence cutting strategy more substantially than it has traditionally. Their Optware System works …