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         Lumber Management System Inc.

LMS... For  effective and problem-free forest management in an IBM iSeries  environment!

LMS™ first foray into the computer market came with the  development of software for forest companies. This expertise led to a focus on  the special characteristics of this sector, enabling us to offer products fully  adapted to the needs of our clients.

LMS (LUMBER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) is a  complete management software package designed for producers (with one or more  sawmill), re manufacturers and wholesalers in the lumber industry.

Constantly  Evolving Software

 

• LMS, which  is already in its fourth version, maximizes the potential of the PC-iSeries  association. During the last few years, LMS has been updated to efficiently  incorporate the newest requirements of the sawmilling industry.
  
   
• The LMS  software package and all related applications are excellent tools for managing  your business.
   

An Integrated  System

 

• The  strength of the LMS software is based on integrating operations such as sales,  purchasing, production and shipping, which accelerates communication between the  different divisions of your business.
  
   
• It is easy  to install LMS in a firm’s different sawmills whatever the distance between the  sites. The same tool for many users!
   

Modular  Design

 

• With its  modular design, LMS can be installed step by step so you can gradually become  familiar with your new environment.

A Flexible  System

 

• The parameter tables  of the LMS software offer great flexibility because many variables can be  adjusted according to specific needs. LMS is also structured to handle multiple  companies and currencies.

Unique  Security of Access

 

• LMS provides  immediate secure access to all the information in its files.

A Complete  Line of Related Products

 

• Other applications  can be linked to LMS to manage production work stations, lumber purchasing and  forestry roads.
  
   
• Our products can  also be combined with those of our commercial partner for financial planning and  preventive maintenance.
   

Production  Module

Planning  and follow-up of each production step.

 

• Possibility of directly  extracting information from automated procedures through production work  stations designed for real time management of the production process. This  minimizes both the time required to collect data and the risk of errors and  protects the integrity of the information.
  
   
• Possibility of adapting to the  client’s production equipment.
  
   
• Production  process management with or without bar coding.
  
   
• Automatic  generation of bundle number and tag printing.
  
   
• Possibility of managing  bundles with multiple lengths or sizes.
  
   
• Performance analysis (sawmill,  kiln, planing).
  
   
• Direct  association with purchase order once bundle is created.
  
   
• Production  cost details.
   

Inventory  Module
 

• Management  of one or more divisions with multiple transit yards.
  
   
• Detailed  informations on the product in inventory by category and  sub-category.
  
   
• Evaluation  with many measurements units: FBM, MFBM, m_ , bundles, items, with or without  bundle numbers.
  
   
• Possibility of tracking supply  and products other than lumber.
  
   
• Management  of by-products: chips, sawdust, bark, etc.
  
   
• Physical  inventory without interrupting ongoing operations.
   

Sales Module
 

• Fast,  complete order entry functions.
  
   
• Flexible  sales conditions.
  
   
• Automatic  calculation of taxes.
  
   
• Possibility of using more than  one address for shipping and billing.
  
   
• On-line  credit validation.
  
   
• Quick and  easy order and billing querying.
  
   
• Query  functions related to available inventory.
  
   
• Follow up  of order processing.
  
   
• Varied  pre-billing and billing options.
  
   
• Possibility of billing by fax  or EDI.
  
   
• Billing  history.
  
   
• Complete  sales analysis by product, customer, territory or salesperson.
  
   
• Management  of currencies, taxes, duty and transportation costs.
  
   
• Multiple  measurement unit capability.
  
   
• Overseas  customer support.
   

Shipping and  Freight Rating Module
 

• Total or  partial order shipment.
  
   
• Truck,  rail and overseas shipment support.
  
   
• Rapid and  accurate input for bills of lading, either manually or with a bar  code.
  
   
• Production  of all shipping documents, automatic calculation of transportation fees with the  possibility of transmitting all documents by fax or EDI.
  
   
• Flexible  modes of carrier selection and payment.
  
   
• Intermill  transfers.
  
   
• Multiple  loads: multiple stops, with tarps, etc.
  
   
• Loading  capacity verification.
   

Production  Work Stations

This module enables you to  intercept data from the sling sorter with the help of a personal computer under  a Windows system. The data is then transferred to LMS automatically in real  time to update the inventory and produce bar-coded tags.

Lumber  Purchasing

This module is intended  for wholesalers who make purchases from more than one supplier. This system  manages all lumber purchasing transactions to determine the average purchase  price of each product type. This gives sales representatives all the information  they need to set the optimal sales price.

With this module, companies  have a detailed and permanent evaluation of inventory and financial data without  waiting for the end of the period. The information produced by the system also  includes profits or losses for each transaction, which is a means of evaluating  the results of sales representatives.
 

Forest Roads

This  software designed for the lumber and pulp and paper industries simplifies the  planning, construction and management of forest roads.

Structured to  handle multiple companies and divisions, this system provides different  estimates of construction costs in summer or winter and targets lumber volumes  available along the route. It can also simulate operations and monitor phase  deadlines (identification, deforestation, setting, foundation and  finishing).