A modern, tech-enabled supply chain is crucial for success in the wood products manufacturing business.

A company experiencing continuous growth, planned to invest in a new production plant, on its existing site, in an effort to align with its growth strategy. However, during the concept phase, it became apparent that the initial investment costs for the planned new building would significantly exceed its budget. This prompted the need for another planning loop.

Time, training, and commitment are essential to the success of your improvement program.

Whether you use a pinless or pin type, a wood moisture meter will allow you to get your wood to the right moisture content so that it’s stable before you build.

A modern, tech-enabled supply chain is crucial for success in the wood products manufacturing business.

How to drive an immediate result in any area of your business.

Gene Wengert, the Wood Doctor, also answers questions and gives tips for bending wood and measuring core and shell moisture content.

Dust begins at the cutting tool and optimized dust collection efforts must begin there.

Create a dashboard that keeps you in control of your whole operation.

The threat of fire continues to grow and evolve in the woodworking industry. Just this past year, my employer, Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM), has seen significant increases in fire claims, most notably caused by dust explosions.