Hardwood Lumber Blog

Insights and perspectives relevant to the hardwood lumber business.

Thursday, 09 February 2017 20:09

If you manufacturer with hardwoods we think you should stop paying for unwanted lumber

Now, do not get us wrong, we do believe you should pay for what you order, but are you ordering lumber you can’t use? If…

Thursday, 02 February 2017 17:08

Do you have a Customer-Centric Culture?

There’s a lot of talk these days about adopting a “customer-focused” approach to business, though that could leave one wondering what other focus might be…

Tuesday, 24 January 2017 19:39

Could 6/4 Width Sorted Red Oak Be Better for You?

Red oak is still one of the most popular and plentiful hardwoods in the market. For years it has been one of the most widely…

Thursday, 19 January 2017 20:54

The Differences in African and American Sawmills

Sometimes you can take it for granted, but the North American hardwood lumber industry has really come a long way. It becomes extremely evident when…

Tuesday, 17 January 2017 15:57

How Important is Transparency in Business Operations Today?

Like other B2B industries, “transparency” seems to be one of those business buzzwords we keep coming across in the hardwood lumber industry. But what does…

Wednesday, 11 January 2017 14:41

Are you dealing with new marketing realities?

I was having a discussion the other day with a fellow marketer in the hardwood lumber industry. Our conversation focused on some key aspects of…

Wednesday, 04 January 2017 14:26

Five Key Considerations to Include in Your New Year Business Planning

Where do you see your business headed in 2017? Like every other company in the, we are busy planning ahead for what’s likely to be…

Tuesday, 03 January 2017 19:54

Rift & Quartered is not just for White Oak

Many people familiar with hardwood lumber know that the most popular rift & quartered programs are in white oak. But that is not the only…

Thursday, 22 December 2016 20:51

Tips to Avoid Communications Overload

It doesn’t seem that long ago that the daily tools of communication in the hardwood lumber industry were a phone call and a facsimile. But…

Thursday, 15 December 2016 15:43

Tropical Hardwood Lumber: What will next year bring?

There is little debate that the tropical hardwood lumber business in the United States has been experiencing a slowdown over the last year or so. …

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Thursday, 08 December 2016 14:18

Do you like your hardwood lumber surfaced?

If you are familiar with the hardwood lumber industry you know that unless specified, kiln dried hardwood lumber from the concentration yard is typically provided…

Wednesday, 07 December 2016 19:25

Have Your Employee Performance Management Practices Been Changing?

How often do you review your employees performance? If you are like most it is probably done annually. However, have you ever considered doing it…

Friday, 02 December 2016 15:35

Do you track impressions or engagement?

Whenever I am involved with a conversation pertaining to marketing metrics I am reminded of the famous quote by John Wanamaker, a successful U.S. merchant…

Tuesday, 22 November 2016 20:03