CFLogistics (LogForce) | Planning tool for forestry contractors

CFLogistics (LogForce) | Planning tool for forestry contractors

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CFLogistics
CFLogistics (LogForce) is used by both forest companies and contractors. The planner can ensure that requested amounts of wood are transported to the delivery destinations. Also, the driver has real-time information on what is supposed to be delivered from where and to where.

CFLogistics (LogForce) is a software service for forestry related transport that streamlines the business for both the haulage contractor and the forestry company. CFLogistics software covers all the planning and vehicle software needed by a haulage contractor. With the help of the CFLogistics service, a transport company can offer its services to several forestry companies using one information system. The forestry company can focus on managing delivery volumes and optimising stock turnover. With the CFLogistics software service, the haulage contractor can plan and manage the transport of logs, forest energy, chips and other by-products of the forest industry from the starting depot to the location of use.

Advantages for transport companies:

  • Higher utilisation rate of the transportation equipment
  • Ability to work for different forestry companies using just one application
  • More flexible transport planning
  • Forestry companys advantages:
  • Focus on managing delivery volumes
  • Better stock turnover
  • Cost-efficient logistics
Type of wood
Stemwood
Origin of wood
Forest
Mobilization Potential
Not possible to assess
Kind of wood concerned
Stemwood
Sustainability Potential
Medium
Impact on environment & biodiversity

Medium

Ease of implementation
Easy
Economic impact
Positive / more efficient working processes
Job effect
Positive
Income effect
Positive
Specific knowledge needed
IT-tool application knowledge is needed
Key prerequisites

Good communication is needed with all stakeholders

Domain
Harvesting, infrastructure, logistics
Challenge addressed
5.- Enhance economic and environmental performance of forest supply chains
Type of solution
Collaboration platforms, logistical hubs
Digital solution
Yes
Innovation
No
Country of origin
Finland
Scale of application
National
Start and end year
-
Contact data
Owner or author
References and Resources
Resources
Project under which this factsheet has been created
Rosewood