Gene Wengert, the Wood Doctor, also answers questions about the bendability of MDF and sticker stain when drying lumber.

Learning how to fast-track lean from the maker of an innovative beer dispenser.

Implementing a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) has become a best practice for kitchen cabinet manufacturers seeking to modernize operations. An MES is the digital bridge between designing cabinets using CAD/CAM software and delivering information to business planning systems, such as ERP. In other words, it fills the gap between the drawing board and the boardroom, ensuring that what gets designed in theory is executed efficiently on the shop floor.

See the difference when a lean team truly internalizes continuous improvement.

Many in sales “hide” behind emails and texts to avoid rejection, but consistent follow-up attempts are crucial for effective communication and a stronger client relationship.

If you want to stop leaking cash, you need to prevent one thing from happening.

The Wood Doctor also answers questions on the red in red oak, controlling carpenter bees, and cracks in Eastern white pine.

Unless you experiment yourself, you might miss improvement opportunities.

Putting off firing an employee can be a huge mistake and hurt your lean improvement effort.

Stop putting off the process of creating SOPs.