KEY-Supply

We perform analyses that support wood procurement planning, for example, for mill investments. The analyses take into account all factors of the real operating environment, such as forest resources, harvestability information, land ownership structure, market situation and road information.

Roads and Logistics

We analyze road condition and usage data as well as vehicle data. We produce analyses for investment decisions and transportation planning, among other things.

Forestry Machine Data

We analyze forest machinery data regardless of the machine brand. We build monitoring systems based on machine data for timber harvesting companies. Thanks to the analysis and monitoring of machine data, management becomes easier, and our client company can increase productivity and quality and save on fuel costs. We also utilize machine data in the training of forest machinery operators.

Optimise Working Capital

KEY-Supply helps to optimize capital tied up in wood supply while maintaining a reliable flow of raw material to production.

Our team reviews operational processes, data flows, and staff capabilities to identify bottlenecks and practical development priorities depending on the customer needs.

The service covers the supply chain from timber demand and sourcing to harvesting, roadside stocks, transportation and mill delivery. A structured assessment of the current situation and a realistic proposal for the next development steps is developed covering areas such as:

  • Wood procurement and supply-chain diagnostics;
  • GIS, accessibility and forest road analysis;
  • Harvesting, stock and transport analysis;
  • Forestry machinery-data assessment;
  • Training and competence-needs analysis;
  • Digital process development
  • And focused pilot or implementation planning.

Training

Operational Data and Digital Solutions

Wood Procurement

We provide analyses that support sourcing and wood procurement planning to support assessments for new mill investments and development of existing supply operations.

The analyses reflect the real operating environment, and the results help clients to assess raw material availability and accessibility, define possible procurement areas, prioritize harvesting site to ensure continuous flow of roundwood and make better-informed investment and sourcing decisions.

Roads and Logistics

We analyze road network, road condition and vehicle data to produce analyses for investment decisions, transportation planning, and maintenance management.

The results provide a practical basis for improving logistics efficiency, allocating investments and securing reliable timber transportation from forest to mill.

Look at our KEY-Road application for a smart solution to collect road data and manage maintenance.

Harvesting Site Planning

Proper working methods can increase productivity and quality, reduce fuel consumption and improve occupational safety and well-being.

Both experienced operators and young operators starting out in the working world benefit from training – the effectiveness of training can be verified by analyzing forest machine data. In our experience, training often pays for itself in less than a month through increased productivity and reduced fuel savings.

Forestry Machine Data

Forest machinery data analysis – independently of a machine brand – allows to increase productivity and quality and save on fuel costs.

Intelligent monitoring solution provides a clear reporting and visualization making it easier for supervisors and managers to identify development needs and follow operational results.

We also utilize machine data in the training of forestry machinery operators.

Forest Resource Information and Analytics

We analyze all forest-related data to support forest asset management. In dialogue with the customer, we identify ways to process the data for the customer’s benefit. The information we produce can help forest owners improve the profitability of forestry, reduce risks and increase biodiversity.

Examples of analyses:

  • Forest health – we identify forest damage, such as insect damage, tree vitality and damage risk areas, and prepare a plan to support risk management.
  • Multi-objective land use – we analyze which areas are best suited for which land use objective and where different objectives can be combined.
  • The objective of stable logging revenues combined with the variability of the timber market – we prepare scenarios for measures in different market situations.
  • Precision forest management – ​​we delve into the more detailed internal structure of forestry patterns, where we take into account, for example, the variability of the tree stands and soil, water management and light conditions. The result is a precise plan for measures that consider the internal variation of the patterns, including recommendations on conservation tree groups, the location of vehicle paths, and the renewal chain.

Forest Machine Operator Training

Proper working methods can increase productivity and quality, reduce fuel consumption and improve occupational safety and well-being. Both experienced operators and young operators starting out in the working world benefit from training – the effectiveness of training can be verified by analyzing forest machine data. In our experience, training often pays for itself in less than a month through increased productivity and reduced fuel savings.

Invest in personnel skills and motivation – invest in the profitability of your company!

Training stages:

  • Planning a training project with the customer

  • Determining the skill level of the operators and analyzing the data

  • Work method training, machine adjustments and guidance. Training at the harvesting site is preceded by simulator training if necessary.

  • Monitoring period including development assessment based on machine data and dialogue, and possible additional training

Our trainers are top professionals in the field. We have trained over 100 professional operators.

Training for Forestry Professionals

We offer practical and impactful training to strengthen the skills of forestry professionals. Our courses cover a wide range of topics, including:

  • Forestry planning and harvesting supervision
  • Timber storages and forest roads
  • Nature management and prevention of environmental damage
  • FSC and PEFC certification practices
  • Carbon footprint and energy efficiency
  • Use of spatial data and digital tools
  • Manual forestry work techniques
  • Occupational safety in forestry

Investing in your staff’s competence can significantly improve the quality, sustainability, and productivity of your operations. Training is tailored for different experience levels — from orientation for new employees to advanced modules for seasoned professionals.

We have successfully trained over 100 forestry professionals and received excellent feedback on both the content and the practical methods that participants have applied in their work.