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Nicht fakturierte Holzverkäufe und Preisabweichungen im Rohholzhandel
Estimated 1–3% of revenue (~€68–204M annually for €6.8B industry). Typical loss per transaction: €500–€2,000 due to volume/pricing mismatches.German forestry companies operate in a commodity supply chain where timber is harvested, graded, and sold to sawmills at spot or contract prices. The search results indicate that 'timber harvesting and sales form the economic basis' and that 'sawmills are the most important target market.' Without integrated billing systems, timber volumes harvested are not immediately matched to invoiced amounts. Pricing volatility (referenced in Carbon Leak project effects on 'timber markets') creates exposure to revenue leakage when invoice prices lag behind spot market movements.
Lieferketten-Sorgfaltspflichtgesetz (LkSG) Compliance-Overhead und Bürokratie
Estimated 20–40 hours/month per company (~€2,400–€4,800/month at €120/hour burdened labor cost); €28,800–€57,600 annually per mid-sized operator. Industry-wide: 2–3% of operational overhead (~€136–€204M for €6.8B industry).The search results reference 'Lightfoot Harvesting' and multiple subcontractor relationships (ground harvesters, equipment operators, log traders, forest replanting crews). Under LkSG, each subcontractor requires documented labor compliance, environmental risk assessment, and grievance mechanisms. Manual audits create friction, delayed certifications, and risk of non-compliance fines (€5,000–€800,000 for large companies per breach).
Erntebeschränkungen durch Umweltauflagen und Waldschadens-Restriktionen
Estimated 5–15% capacity loss (~€340–€1,020M in foregone revenue annually). Idle equipment: €50,000–€200,000/machine/month during restrictions.The search results indicate that 'climate protection measures may lead to a significant reduction in timber harvesting' and reference 'forest management modelling' for emissions compliance. Additionally, German forests face bark beetle and climate stress (referenced in energy news: 'German Engineers are Building Future-Proof Forests'). Regulations restrict harvest volumes during vulnerable seasons, forcing equipment and labor idle-time.
Verzögerte Zahlungsabwicklung in der Rohholz-Lieferkette
Estimated 5–10% of annual revenue tied up in working capital (~€340–€680M for €6.8B industry). DSO of 60–90 days = €1.1–€1.68B in outstanding receivables.The search results indicate that 'sawmills are the most important target market' and 'the construction industry accounts for 67% of sawmill sales, packaging 25%.' This multi-tier supply chain creates long payment cycles. A harvester invoices a sawmill (Net 30–60 days standard), who invoices a construction company (Net 30–60 days). Without early-payment discounting or supply-chain financing platforms, harvesters face 60–90 day DSO (Days Sales Outstanding).