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When exploring drone-based stockpile measurement, you’ll likely hear from software vendors that Ground Control Points (GCPs) are a requirement for acc...
As a founding sponsor, Stockpile Reports was proud to support AggNexus 2025 at the University of Texas at Austin. This year’s forum reinforced why the...
Apple announced the iPhone 17 lineup today, and while much of the buzz is around design changes and new features for everyday consumers, there are als...
A frequent question we get about SR Measure is: “Does your app use the iPhone’s LiDAR sensor?” It’s a fair assumption. When Apple introduced LiDAR on ...
For decades, the aggregates industry has run on instinct. Site managers relied on gut feel, clipboards, and manual counts to keep operations moving. I...
The wait is over! After years of requests from our Android community, we're thrilled to announce that SR Measure is now available on Samsung Galaxy S2...
We are thrilled to announce that SR Measure has been recognized as one of Asphalt Contractor's Top 30 Editor's Choice award winners for 2025. This pre...
After an impressive show last year, the Stockpile Reports team returned to AGG1/World of Asphalt in St. Louis with high expectations – and the event d...
2024 marked a milestone in our journey towards enabling companies to measure Every Pile, Any Time™. Stockpile Reports users measured more than 1 billi...
State and local governments play a crucial role in disaster response and recovery, often facing challenges such as debris removal, emergency protectiv...
Every winter, we apply 15 million tons of salt to our streets to melt snow and ice. It provides better traction for vehicles, preventing accidents, an...
Updated November 21st, 2024 Our clients often ask whether it is too cold, snowy, etc. to measure a stockpile with our iPhone app or a drone. Read on f...
When September rolls around, that means two things at Stockpile Reports: football season and new iPhones. While we don't need to explain the importanc...
In the building materials industry, delivery verification isn't just about trust—it's about your bottom line. When you're receiving multiple truckload...
Note: Since publishing this article, SR Measure has been updated to 6.0. Click here learn more about the newest version of SR Measure. The wait is fin...
ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020 marked the start of a global pandemic with a fraction of normal attendance. Fast forward three years and the industry is stronger...
Is your team still measuring stockpiles with a 4 year old iPhone? Are you using a last year’s model and wonder if it’s work upgrading already? This ar...
Stockpile Reports’ latest SR Measure App supports on device processing – no more uploading to the cloud to get a measurement. Introducing On Device Pr...
We’re excited to share that Stockpile Reports’ very own CEO, David Boardman, was recently a guest on the ROCKCAST podcast. David joined hosts Dirk and...
Our mission? Every Pile, Any Time. Get the answers you need with Stockpile Reports. David Boardman, Founder and CEO of Stockpile Reports, has spent th...
What to Do When Snow Affects Your Inventory Plan Mother Nature doesn’t always consider your inventory measurement plans when formulating disruptive we...
Your financial statements require inventory measurements that are independent, consistent, and precise. And subjective assumptions such as density fac...
Drone-based GIS functionality to support business functions, such as mapping for mine planning and inspections, are important. Some drone GIS solution...
2024 Update: SR Measure has evolved! We now offer a Free and Professional subscription tier for individuals. Our Business subscription is perfect for ...
Supply chain transparency wasn’t an important consideration traditionally, and supply networks were opaque by default. There was much to lose and litt...
Laser-based scanning technology has long been the gold standard for stockpiles measurement. Not only is it lightning-quick, but it’s also super accura...
The accuracy of your stockpile inventory measurements directly impacts your company’s bottom line. When there are many errors, you can expect signific...
Road salt is critical. Without it, routine life would grind to a halt come winter. Deicing the streets makes it safe for vehicles to drive through the...
Audit season is just around the corner, which can inspire dread and apprehension even in the well-prepared. We find that it helps to see auditing as c...
If you have salt stockpiles that you would like to measure the volume and tonnage of, it’s no problem with Stockpile Reports. We have three simple sol...
In case you missed it, David Boardman of Stockpile Reports was featured on The Future of Supply Chain podcast. Hosted by Santosh Sankar of Dynamo Vent...
Inventory write-offs can significantly impact your company's financial health. Implementing effective strategies to manage and monitor your stockpiles...
Write-offs are a constant thorn in the side for companies big and small. We don’t have exact figures for industries like manufacturing and constructio...
Sustainability has become paramount in recent years. Experts estimate that we collectively use 40% more resources than we can replace every year. A sc...
After concrete is poured at a construction site, the chutes of ready mix concrete trucks and hoppers of concrete pump trucks must be washed out to rem...
Stockpile Reports is honored to announce that our team continues to grow and we have added another powerhouse of product talent to our team. Dustin Al...
Insights from Monthly Drone Measurements Face it, your team at most is measuring your inventory by drone monthly. The insights from drone flights are ...
Stockpile inventory is a common use case for drones and it can simplify the audit process immensely. Drones have been able to solve a problem that man...
When a truck arrives with your material order, how do you verify you're getting what you paid for? Most operations face a frustrating choice: eyeball ...
There is no doubt that using a drone for measuring stockpiles is a great solution for many companies with inventory spread across large worksites. Dro...
Measurements shouldn’t require a significant amount of time, energy, or money and it should be simple to complete. We believe measuring stockpiles sho...
Why estimate the volume of a stockpile when you could gather precise and reliable measurements in a matter of minutes? The best way to estimate the vo...
Knowing how much inventory you have on hand at any given time is important for many reasons including aligning sales and operations, improving profita...
Building material companies are using Stockpile Reports to measure their stockpile volumes worldwide. This move toward the digitization of previously ...
Statewide Departments of Transportation face unique challenges when measuring their stockpiles. Unlike aggregates or ready mix producers who maintain ...
Brooke Steele joins Stockpile Reports as the Senior Research Engineer with the goal of continuing to grow and improve the Stockpile Reports platform f...
Inventory is viewed as an asset with an assigned value, but too much inventory can hinder profit margins, reduce available cash flow, and end up costi...
The first step of creating a drone program at any company is ensuring each pilot has the proper certifications. Clients often ask us if getting certif...
Stockpile Reports is proud to announce the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has selected Stockpile Reports for the improved management of their m...
At Stockpile Reports, we are deeply invested in providing precise, fast, and reliable inventory solutions to the bulk materials industry.We recently a...
From Boardroom to The Boots On The Ground, New Stockpile Reports Team Member, James, Wants to Change The Way You Measure Your Inventory. The Stockpile...
At Stockpile Reports, we believe measuring inventory should be easy for any organization, big or small. A challenge for many of our clients who fly th...
Some have a hard time believing that walking around a pile with an iPhone or flying a drone capturing pictures could possibly result in reliable infor...
How confident are you in your measurement system? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYdl_8hNwEY How do you know you can trust the list of inventory numb...
World Coal's March magazine was published this week, with an article from Stockpile Reports that states the case for more frequent physical inventory ...
We're thrilled to be on the cover of, and a featured story in July's xyHt magazine. XyHt is an evolving resource for professionals in the fields of p...
We're very proud to announce that the Texas Department of Transportation has awarded Stockpile Reports a contract for stockpile measurements, beginnin...
Pete Lien & Sons engaged the Stockpile Reports’ service as a means to improve the accuracy of their stockpile measurements while maintaining employee ...
Stockpile Reports provides our customers with two primary reports: the Stockpile Report and a Site Report. In addition to these, customers can get a H...
A 10% increase in moisture content doesn't just make your stockpile heavier - it could be costing you thousands in overvalued inventory. Understanding...
