A fűrészüzemi hatékonyság néhány lényeges eleme = Important elements of sawmill efficiency

Sawmilling industries – as most business enterprises – are profit-oriented actors of the market. Their purpose is to sell their raw material in the best possible quality and quantity to their partners, and making a profit. To reach this goal, the use of resources has to be optimized, and assets should be used in the most effective way. This paper lists the main factors that can help achieving a more efficient operation. We illustrate through national and international examples the role of the capital, the capability, the utilization, the primary commodity, the product and the energy in sawmilling industries. The results show that the optimization of the production lines, specific cost determination, minimizing the losses of the drying process and eliminating bottlenecks can lead to a significant competitive advantage for the company.