Reliance Forest Fibre (RFF), a key forestry operator in Tasmania, manages more than 65,000 hectares of plantation and natural forest across the state. With its vertically integrated operations, including ownership of the Bell Bay Chip Terminal, RFF handles everything from long-term harvest planning to export logistics. In such a complex landscape, operational efficiency and foresight are critical.
In 2025, with Technical Manager Darryn Crook leading the integration as project lead, RFF completed the implementation of Remsoft Operations to bring all its operational planning into one centralized system. The result is a unified approach to scheduling, enhanced planner engagement, improved alignment between teams, and new capabilities for forecasting, cost tracking, and stakeholder transparency.
Implementing Remsoft Operations wasn’t just about compliance. It was a strategic step toward smarter decision-making and improving operational visibility.
The new system also supports more strategic planning around environmental restrictions. Approximately one-third of RFF’s harvest areas are affected by wedge-tailed eagle nesting periods, which limit access during key months.
RFF’s scheduling data doesn’t stop at the planning team. The same Remsoft reports used for harvest planning are also shared with the silviculture team to support site preparation and planting forecasts.
Downstream, RFF is working to fully integrate its production and export operations with the platform. While stockpile tracking is still being refined, the ability to trace where volume is coming from and how it aligns with customer needs is already delivering benefits.
The company’s current focus is on strengthening the implementation, improving cost visibility, and unlocking insights that support end-to-end alignment across planning and performance tracking. Plans are also underway to integrate cost data and embed Power BI dashboards that will deliver actionable insights to foresters and contractors in the field.
Remsoft provides intelligent planning solutions for the forestry supply chain.
