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Would you like to add information to this article? Interested in writing or submitting an article? Have a question about this article? Payback as an investment criterion for sawmill improvement projects       Methods other than presented here should be used to assess projects for likely return on investment; but, payback is simple to calculate and can be used for calculations that will indicate the relative attractiveness of alternative improvement projects. This paper illustrates how payback ratios are calculated, how they can be used to rank alternative improvement projects, and how to calculate the benefit value of improvement projects. This article is in PDF format (file size: 258 kb). To download this article, right click on the link immediately below and choose "save target as". To view the article, left click the link immediately below. (Download the latest Acrobat Reader if required.) Payback as an investment criterion for sawmill improvement projects   ( ) Methods other than presented here should be used to assess projects for likely return on investment; but, payback is simple to calculate and can be used for calculations that will indicate the relative attractiveness of alternative improvement projects. This paper illustrates how payback ratios are calculated, how they can be used to rank alternative improvement projects, and how to calculate the benefit value of improvement projects. Author: Harpole, G. B. Source: (General technical report FPL ; 34):4 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. Citation: Harpole, G. B.  .  Payback as an investment criterion for sawmill improvement projects   (General technical report FPL ; 34):4 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.. Have you reviewed the related Knowledge Base areas below? KnowledgeBase: FPL (Forest Products Laboratory) KnowledgeBase: Forestry KnowledgeBase: FPL (Forest Products Laboratory) Would you like to add information to this article? ... Click Here If you have a question regarding a Knowledge Base article, your best chance at uncovering an answer is to search the entire Knowledge Base for related articles or to post your question at the appropriate WOODWEB Forum. Before posting your message, be sure to review our Forum Guidelines. Questions entered in the Knowledge Base Article comment form will not generate responses! A list of WOODWEB Forums can be found at WOODWEB's Site Map. When you post your question at the Forum, be sure to include references to the Knowledge Base article that inspired your question. The more information you provide with your question, the better your chances are of receiving responses. Return to beginning of article. Refer a Friend || Read This Important Information || Site Map || Privacy Policy Letters, questions or comments? E-Mail us and let us know what you think. Be sure to review our Frequently Asked Questions page. Contact us to discuss advertising or to report problems with this site. To report a problem, send an e-mail to our Webmaster Copyright © 1996-2008 - WOODWEB ® Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any manner without permission of the Editor. Review WOODWEB's Copyright Policy. The editors, writers, and staff at WOODWEB try to promote safe practices. What is safe for one woodworker under certain conditions may not be safe for others in different circumstances. Readers should undertake the use of materials and methods discussed at WOODWEB after considerate evaluation, and at their own risk. WOODWEB, Inc. RR4 Box 265A Montrose, PA 18801 Contact WOODWEB