Recently added articles from Wood Digest:
Spindle shaper standard: Avoiding injury.(Education in Print)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Spindle shaper standard: Avoiding injury Patrick Molzahn Wood Digest and Madison Area Technical College have teamed up to present this series on Skills Standards. This is part 6 in a series of 12. One of the main arguments for Skills Standards is to ...
Getting a grasp on sustainability.(Theme)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Getting a grasp on sustainability Kim Kaiser How does building green work into your business? It's hard not to get wrapped up in all the talk about going green. Most of us would agree that building green, at least in theory, makes sense for both the ...
Don't scrap it, use it.(Theme)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Don't scrap it, use it By Jessica McNaughton & Amy Miller Reclaimed wood a 'green' option The intersection of past and present is no better found than in the emerging market for reclaimed wood. While generations of the past have reclaimed wood from ...
LIGNA shows market responsiveness.(Theme)
Jun 01, 2009 ... LIGNA shows market responsiveness David Grubb Machinery manufacturers adapt to customers' needs Despite the current "speed bump" in the world economy, LIGNA, the World Fair for the Forestry and Wood Industries, was held May 18-22 in Hannover, Germany. ...
Components workshop focuses on more than just components.(Special Report)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Components workshop focuses on more than just components Steve Ehle Industry experts say housing market will remain depressed,at least for the short term Thanks to a down housing market and a global economy that has been making deep inroads in the U.S ....
Productivity remains steady despite mass layoffs.(Feature)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Productivity remains steady despite mass layoffs Jacob Schulzinger New housing starts still show mixed results; February numbers may indicate end of slide It's been about six months since the last article dealing with the economy was published here, and a ...
Wood, 4.0.(Features)
Jun 01, 2009 ... Wood, 4.0 Don Shultz Can the industry evolve? For nearly 30 years, I have had the good fortune to visit Europe many times for both business and pleasure. During those visits, I have met and gotten to know many people in and outside our industry. I have ...
KEEPING UP WITH GREEN OPTIONS.(Point/Counterpoint)
Jun 01, 2009 ... KEEPING UP WITH GREEN OPTIONS Representatives from Timber Products Co. and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative share their thoughts on voluntary compliance. Q: Aside from the obvious environmental benefits, what are some arguments for a wood products manufacturer to ...
AWFS survey mirrors WD poll.(Editorial)
Jun 01, 2009 ... AWFS survey mirrors WD poll Steve P. Ehle Numbers (almost) never lie. The results of a recent survey conducted jointly by the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers and Wood Digest for the most part match the results of another survey conducted ...
Planer skill standard.(Education in Print)
May 01, 2009 ... Planer skill standard Patrick Molzahn Wood Digest and Madison Area Technical College have teamed up to present this series on Skill Standards. This is part five in a series of 12. This month's featured standard is the Planer; this is the fifth in our 12 ...
Sustaining lean management.(Theme)
May 01, 2009 ... Sustaining lean management How to transform lean into the corporate culture You completed the initial rapid improvement events and worked with your leader to develop a path for your organization's lean transformation. But to fully capture the benefits that come with a ...
Soft Waste Management.(Theme)
May 01, 2009 ... Soft Waste Management David Grubb Find the hidden waste and eliminate it. I never tire of talking about lower cost manufacturing, but I do tire of all the catchy terminology. One of my associates suggests that we should combine Lean, JIT, Theory of ...
Batesville's lean journey.(Profile)(Company overview)
May 01, 2009 ... Batesville's lean journey Jackie Roembke Production utilization software allows casket manufacturer to meet supply chain demands while adding custom options to standard product Founded in 1884, Batesville Casket Company is the leading manufacturer of metal ...
Go fast, turn left, don't wreck.(In the Trenches)
May 01, 2009 ... Go fast, turn left, don't wreck Don Shultz Lessons in lean leadership When I joined my company last year, I asked a colleague, a rabid NASCAR fan, to instruct me on the finer points of the sport. An insightful leader of few -- if not laser precise words -- ...
Housing, Jobs Central As Stimulus $$ Kick In.(Economic Report)
May 01, 2009 ... Housing, Jobs Central As Stimulus $$ Kick In Lisa Harbatkin Mixed emotions surround stimulus bill, when economy will rebound The $787 billion stimulus package, aimed at creating jobs and reviving key business sectors, probably can't hurt and it might help ...
Making a profit, cash flow are biggest challenges.(Special Report)
May 01, 2009 ... Making a profit, cash flow are biggest challenges Steve Ehle So, is your business glass half empty or half full? Many of those who responded to Wood Digest's annual benchmark survey don't care about such metaphors. They just want their bank accounts to be at least ...
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR PACKAGING PROCESS.(Point/Counterpoint)
May 01, 2009 ... GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR PACKAGING PROCESS Packaging may be the end of the line, but it plays a large role in your overall manufacturing process Q: What factors does a wood products manufacturer need to take into account when choosing a packing solution? ...
Not everyone feels stimulated.(Editorial)
May 01, 2009 ... Not everyone feels stimulated Steve Ehle Some random thoughts on a sunny spring day that should have been reserved for golf, gardening and goofing off ... Contributing writer Lisa Harbatkin, who has covered the regulatory, government and trade association ...
Industry Trends Report.(Theme)(Report)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Industry Trends Report The industry's leading trade associations weigh in No one has to be reminded about the state of the economy, both here and outside the U.S. Still, there are positive signs that indicate a slow recovery, with 2010 being a watershed year. At ...
Against the Wind: Leadership in a time of turmoil.(In the Trenches)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Against the Wind: Leadership in a time of turmoil Don Shultz Success will depend on how quickly you can adjust to market shift That we live in interesting times is a certainty. A burgeoning government bureaucracy, a budget deficit that is swelling at a ...