Chain of custody vital to certification process
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Wood products companies can use a Certification Information System (CIS) to track products through all levels of production and distribution for the purposes of complying with environmental certification requirements. The CIS system uses bar-code technology and electronic data linkages to track products from the stage of harvested log through to fabrication of consumer product. A need for joint supplier/buyer inventory management and communications will arise as pressure heightens to environmentally certify wood products. Additional details on CIS implementation are presented.
Publication Name: Wood Technology
Subject: Forest products industry
ISSN: 1067-1064
Year: 1995
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Share data quickly, widely to boost business efficiency
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Implementation of Internet technology helps wood products firms boost the efficiency of their operations and productivity. Companies can use intranets for activities such as product development, marketing, production scheduling and inventory management. Extranets allow companies to efficiently exchange ideas on product design, production and marketing with other companies.
Publication Name: Wood Technology
Subject: Forest products industry
ISSN: 1067-1064
Year: 1998
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Into the new millennium: technology sparks a revolution
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Forest products companies can streamline their operations and realize profitable decisions by taking advantage of computer technology.
Publication Name: Wood Technology
Subject: Forest products industry
ISSN: 1067-1064
Year: 1999
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