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Forest Products, Thought Leadership

November 2, 2018

Shhhhh! The Secret To Improving Lumber Recovery Is…

As everyone in the lumber business knows, RECOVERY is a very big deal. For purposes of this article, I’m loosely defining Recovery as the amount of saleable lumber that you are able to extract...

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Forest Products, Thought Leadership

October 3, 2018

3 Critical Lumber Mill Financial Drivers: Why Your Ladder May Be Against the Wrong Tree

To a passerby, a ladder leaning against a tree conveys a message. It tells them that the owner of the ladder has determined that, among all the trees in the forest, he has chosen...

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Forest Products, Thought Leadership

September 11, 2018

Lumber Mill Optimization Strategy: Why Many Mills Lose Millions Using Wrong Pricing

In my decades of working with clients in the lumber industry, there is always one question I like to pose. The various answers I've received reflect the gap that often exists between a company’s...

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Forest Products, Thought Leadership

August 20, 2018

Lumber Mill Predictability: The #1 Hidden KPI Costing You Millions

Over the years, lumber companies have wisely invested in optimization technology to remove human error and influence from log/cant/board breakdown decisions. These systems are designed to leverage all available data (log diameter, shape, taper,...

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Forest Products, Thought Leadership

July 18, 2018

What Is Deconstructive Manufacturing? From T-Bones to 2x4s, Every Cut Determines Profit

When you talk to most people about manufacturing, the first image that comes to mind is likely that of a car or cell phone assembly line. Hundreds of parts are being made or brought...

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