The road to “lean” manufacturing is a continuous one, and the key to a successful journey is employee support and buy-in.

The road to “lean” manufacturing is a continuous one, and the key to a successful journey is employee support and buy-in.

AWFS Vegas opened with a slow but steady crowd Wednesday morning, as woodworkers from across North America, and the world, came to Las Vegas to view new equipment and supply technology.

AWFS Vegas opened with a slow but steady crowd Wednesday morning, as woodworkers from across North America, and the world, came to Las Vegas to view new equipment and supply technology.

AWFS Vegas opened with a slow but steady crowd Wednesday morning, as woodworkers from across North America, and the world, came to Las Vegas to view new equipment and supply technology.

Workplace safety standards, CARB developments, educational initiatives and the new Woodworking Industry Skill Standards were among the items discussed by industry leaders at the Woodworking Industry Leadership Forum (WILF), held Tuesday, the day before the opening of the AWFS Vegas Fair.

Workplace safety standards, CARB developments, educational initiatives and the new Woodworking Industry Skill Standards were among the items discussed by industry leaders at the Woodworking Industry Leadership Forum (WILF), held Tuesday, the day before the opening of the AWFS Vegas Fair.

Judges on Tuesday zeroed in on the design, construction and composition of the 50 finalist projects selected from a group of 165 entries in the 2009 Fresh Wood student woodworking competition, held during the AWFS Vegas Fair.

Judges on Tuesday zeroed in on the design, construction and composition of the 50 finalist projects selected from a group of 165 entries in the 2009 Fresh Wood student woodworking competition, held during the AWFS Vegas Fair.

Judges on Tuesday zeroed in on the design, construction and composition of the 50 finalist projects selected from a group of 165 entries in the 2009 Fresh Wood student woodworking competition, held during the AWFS Vegas Fair.