CF Business (part of SilvaPro) – gain full control over timber flows, inventory, and finances
ForestX is the Scandinavian partner of Trimble Forestry, providing Connected Forest.
By combining SilvaPro and CF Business, you get both operational control in the forest and full financial management within the same overarching ecosystem – a powerful answer to the challenge of fragmented systems and limited end-to-end visibility.
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Forestry and timber companies often need both:
A clear, financially controlled system for timber flows, inventory, and contracts, and
a user-friendly, map- and planning-oriented tool for managing activities in the forest and across the partner network.
If these parts are in separate tools, it leads to:
Fragmented data and duplicate work: financial settlements, inventory, and KPI tracking are handled in one system, while planning, contracts, or delivery control are managed in another – often manually or with paper-based solutions.
Difficulty gaining an overall view: what is produced in the forest, which contracts exist, what is delivered to a terminal or mill, and the financial impact is not easily visible in a single flow.
Time delays and risk of errors when transferring data between forest planning, production, and financial reconciliation.
Limited collaboration with contractors, suppliers, and buyers when partners use different tools that do not communicate with each other.
Here are two complementary solutions within Trimble’s Connected Forest family that together cover the entire chain, from field planning to financial follow-up
Financial control and inventory management in CF Business.
What the system does:
Automates invoicing and financial settlements based on contracts and delivered loads, reducing manual work and reconciliation errors.
Tracks inventory at terminals or mills by product, species, grade, and form, and can inform downstream processing about available material for planning.
Provides KPI overviews, plan-vs-actual tracking, and operational alerts so decision-makers can monitor business performance.
Shares data seamlessly via Trimble’s Xchange, enabling integration within the ecosystem and with external partners.
Available in different versions, including cloud-based PRO and SE for small and mid-sized organizations, as well as more advanced versions for larger enterprises.
Why this is a strong foundation: it is a modern, cloud-hosted LIMS system that connects financial and inventory-related decisions directly to the actual timber supply, reducing paperwork and enabling clearer operational control.
This is how CF Business and SilvaPro work together in practice
SilvaPro is used to plan and control field activities, manage contracts and follow-up, and track what should be done and what is actually being done
CF Business takes over when material reaches the terminal, sawmill, or supplier, ensuring financial accuracy: inventory is valued, deliveries are reconciled, invoicing and contract management are automated, and KPIs are presented at management level
Data flow and end-to-end visibility: because both are part of Trimble’s Connected Forest ecosystem with integration to SilvaPro, information created in SilvaPro can be used directly to update CF Business, providing accurate input for finance, inventory, and decision-making
Collaboration with partners: both the planning and financial systems are cloud-based and designed for sharing. SilvaPro connects landowners, managers, and contractors in the planning phase, while CF Business enables the same level of collaboration between receivers, buyers, and financial administrators
What are the effects?
End-to-end control from forest to finance. Planning in SilvaPro and financial follow-up in CF Business create a unified flow where field activities quickly become visible in financial metrics and inventory status.
Less duplicate work and fewer errors. A shared platform and integrated data exchange reduce the need for manual transfers, corrections, and paper-based lists.
Faster decision-making both in the field and at management level. Near real-time information in SilvaPro supports operational decisions, while CF Business shows financial impact and KPIs at a higher level.
Improved collaboration with contractors and business partners. Since both systems are web-based and support data sharing within the Trimble ecosystem, all parties have access to the same up-to-date information and can act in a more coordinated way.
A scalable solution for different types of organizations. Small and mid-sized players can start with SilvaPro and grow within the same ecosystem; larger organizations can adopt more advanced versions as needs increase.
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FAQ – CF Business
What is CF Business?
It is a system for financial management, inventory management, and tracking timber flows in the forestry and wood industry.
How is it connected to operations in the forest?
Through integration with SilvaPro, planning and production are directly connected to finance, inventory, and contracts.
What is automated in the system?
Invoicing, reconciliations, inventory tracking, and KPI reporting are automated to reduce manual work.
What practical benefits does it provide?
You gain better control over costs, inventory, and revenues – leading to faster decision-making and increased profitability.
