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Tips for Measuring Stockpiles in the Winter
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 for all the answers to your winter-related stockpile measurement and management questions. Can I Measure In the Snow?...
iPhone 16 Review: Faster, Smarter Decisions for the Bulk Materials Industry
When September rolls around, that means two things at Stockpile Reports: football season and new iPhones. While we don't need to explain the importance of football, we do like to help our customers understand what is important and what is fluff with the latest iPhone...
Introducing: SR Measure 4.0
The wait is finally over! We're excited to announce the release of SR Measure 4.0. Here is everything to expect from this game-changing update: Say Goodbye to Your Cones! No cones? No Problem. Measure piles using our proprietary EveryPoint Positioning System (EPS)....
Data, Cameras, and Robots – 3 Takeaways From ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023
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 than ever. Our team hit the show floor last week eager to meet with customers, vendors, and other industry...
5 Reasons You Should Upgrade to the iPhone 14 for Stockpile Reports
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 article gives you 5 reasons to consider upgrading to the new iPhone 14 lineup to improve your stockpile measurement...
Get On Device Processing With the Latest SR Measure App
Stockpile Reports’ latest SR Measure App supports on device processing – no more uploading to the cloud to get a measurement. Introducing On Device Processing - No More Uploading to The Cloud to Get a Measurement We are excited to announce on site answers for the SR...
“More than a Feeling” – The Power of Data in Supply Chain Management
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 Paul to discuss the importance of data in supply chain management and how Stockpile Reports’ innovative...
Get the Answers You Need With Stockpile Reports
Our mission? Every Pile, Any Time. Get the answers you need with Stockpile Reports. David Boardman, Founder and CEO of Stockpile Reports, has spent the last decade developing image-based solutions to address the challenge of measuring bulk materials inventory. David...
Can I Measure a Snow-Covered Stockpile?
What to Do When Snow Affects Your Inventory Plan Mother Nature doesn’t always consider your inventory measurement plans when formulating disruptive weather such as snow and wind. Yet monthly inventory counts must go on. Lets dive into how we respond. How Do I Know if...
So, You Don’t Like Your Inventory Number?
Your financial statements require inventory measurements that are independent, consistent, and precise. And subjective assumptions such as density factors and base elevations require internal controls to ensure the integrity of your financial statements. The risks of...
Stockpile Reports™ – It’s NOT a GIS Tool
Drone-based GIS functionality to support business functions, such as mapping for mine planning and inspections, are important. Some drone GIS solutions also tout stockpile measurement as a feature, however, these “solutions” require a substantial amount of manual work...
Introducing: SR Measure – Our Next Generation App to Enable Faster Company-Wide Inventory Counts
Measuring bulk materials inventory is rock hard. And the hard problems of the bulk materials industry deserve transformative technology solutions. That's why we released SR Measure, a newly designed mobile app for measuring stockpiles. This app replaces the industry...