Yard Boss

Yard Boss, developed by ALDATA Software, is a comprehensive fiber supply management software that aims to simplify the forest products industry's complex procurement cycles. It is specifically designed for pulp mills, sawmills, and biomass plants and acts as a "single source of truth" for managing raw material intake, from raw timber and chips to recycled stock. The technology excels in automating weigh-scale operations thanks to its integrated SMS interface, which allows drivers to quickly process receipts while validating data against active contracts.

Beyond basic tracking, Yard Boss manages the complex financial logistics of forestry, such as multi-party settlements for landowners, haulers, and government fees from a single load ticket. Its sophisticated contract administration engine accommodates a variety of payment frequencies and industry conversions, and automated quota management avoids overdelivery. Yard Boss helps mills manage their supply chain, assure regulatory compliance, and minimize manual errors associated with paper-intensive woodyard operations by delivering real-time inventory visibility and secure, role-based audit trails.