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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 [...]
7 Ways Lumber Dealers Can Ensure Their Shipments Are Accurate and Arrive Damage-Free
A damaged shipment means wasted time, paperwork, delayed or lost sales, and, ultimately, even damage to a lumber dealer's reputation. On the flip side, a damage-free shipment and fewer ret [...]
5 Things to Avoid or Consider when Planning Your Inventory Needs
Builders and contractors have been busier than ever — and with so many home improvement projects going on lately, it doesn’t seem as though the need for building materials will be slowing [...]
How Choosing the Right Supplier Today Will Garner the Greatest Benefits Tomorrow
As a dealer, you strive to serve your customers with the best quality products and services. Builders are busy with deadlines to meet, and most have future projects to plan for. Plus, DIY [...]
How to Optimize Your Stock Levels and Reduce Backorders
As a lumber dealer, you understand what builders want in order to meet deadlines and prepare for their jobs. Every day you see how the demand for products can change which can affect your [...]
7 Ways a Lumber Dealer Can Exceed Customer Expectations
As a lumber dealer, you've been responding to the waves of supply, demand, and price changes during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Perhaps your customers have needed more materials as hom [...]