{"id":428,"date":"2019-05-24T18:45:47","date_gmt":"2019-05-24T18:45:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optware.com\/?p=428"},"modified":"2022-11-22T20:51:38","modified_gmt":"2022-11-22T20:51:38","slug":"optimized-planning-with-existing-resources-can-enhance-bottom-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.optware.com\/optimized-planning-with-existing-resources-can-enhance-bottom-line\/","title":{"rendered":"Optimized Planning With Existing Resources Can Enhance Bottom Line"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Many companies in the forest products industry utilize some form of planning process. The \u201cbusiness planning\u201d tends to fall into two camps: financial planning (budgeting) and log mix\/product mix planning. This article focuses on the latter. The only way to truly maximize value from the planning process is to employ linear programming-based \u201coptimization\u201d models. This technology, when implemented properly, can bring millions of additional profit dollars to the bottom line of your company by using existing resources more effectively.<\/p>

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Many companies in the forest products industry utilize some form of planning process. The \u201cbusiness planning\u201d tends to fall into two camps: financial planning (budgeting) and log mix\/product mix planning. This article focuses on the latter. The only way to truly maximize value from the planning process is to employ linear programming-based \u201coptimization\u201d models. 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