This article discusses strategies for wood product manufacturers to enhance efficiency and profitability in their rough mill operations. Highlighting the current favorable market conditions and challenges like rising labor costs, it emphasizes the financial impact of optimizing lumber yield. It explores the benefits of moving blade gang ripsaws, which minimize changeover times and maximize yield by accommodating various part sizes without arbor adjustments. Additionally, the article underscores the role of technology, such as optimizing infeed systems and automated material handling, in further improving production efficiency and reducing labor dependency.