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How Lumber Dealers Can Reduce Procurement Costs
One way for lumber dealers to stay competitive is by using a supplier who will help them decrease procurement costs. Learn what makes up your total procurement cost, the buying practices t [...]
How BPI Implemented Continuous Improvement Practices and How Lumberyards Can Too
Making positive changes in your organization is about more than fancy methodologies and technology — it’s about the people: both your employees and your customers. BPI began implementing c [...]
BPI and Pro Deck Supply – A Successful Collaboration
Overview: Pro Deck Supply is a deck specialty lumberyard providing framing, decking, railing and deck accessories to DIYers, homeowners and contractors. They have exceptional product selec [...]
Lumber Inventory Optimization and Backorder Best Practices
How to Reduce Backorders and Optimize Inventory: 6 Tips for Lumber Dealers As a lumber dealer, you understand that builders want to meet deadlines and prepare for their jobs. Unfortunately [...]
9 Ways Lumber Dealers Can Reduce Cost
Is economic instability affecting your lumber dealership’s profits? A review of your operations can help you uncover ways your company can tighten its belt just a notch or two by reducing [...]
The Real Cost of Poor Packaging
Generally speaking, the pressure is always on when it comes to cost. And when it comes to packaging costs, the temptation may be to go for cheaper solutions. But the real test for packagin [...]