In the highly competitive hardwood lumber industry, being exceptional in customer service is crucial. Attention to detail, the rapid response to inquiries, and a willingness…
Hard maple (Acer saccharum) is one of the most versatile hardwood lumber species in the industry. Prized for its bright white sapwood, light red-brown heartwood,…
Effective teamwork is important in the creation of an engaged and productive workplace. However, in some work environments, this dynamic can be difficult to achieve.…
There are numerous reasons to focus on differentiation in your company’s marketing efforts. The most important reason might be that this strategy facilitates a better…
The hardwood lumber industry has not been immune to the influence that the millennial generation has on the U.S. workforce. Many businesses have been faced…
In the hardwood lumber industry, it is very typical for distributors and manufacturers to reduce their inventory on-hand at the end of each calendar year.
Business leaders know there are notable differences between B2B and B2C environments. However, from time to time it can be helpful to analyze how successful…
Business leaders must demonstrate intelligence, curiosity and good judgment in their daily lives. Most importantly, they need to be able to make decisions, sometimes controversial…
Those familiar with the hardwood lumber industry know that we conduct business with each other based on an agreed upon standard of product grading rules. …