Wood is the main raw material in pulp and saw mills, representing more than 50% of the total costs. Nevertheless, existing measurement systems such as weight, manual measurement, and Archimedes, among others, have many limitations. These include: • High level of HUMAN INTERVENTION • SLOW and labor-intensive measurements • Paying by weight implies paying for water and INCREASING TRANSPORT COSTS • Systems based on sampling are NOT REPRESENTATIVE • NO BIOMETRIC INFORMATION of wood received (diameters, lengths, and quality factors) • LOW AUDITING capabilities – risk of fraud and supplier/buyer conflicts • Use of CONVERSION FACTORS implies inaccuracy and high administrative times • UNCERTAINTY regarding inventory levels • Difficult reconciliation between standing and mill volumes