Efficient inventory control boosts business

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The implementation of efficient inventory control procedures by forest products companies has been driven by home center stores and other retailers, according to speakers at the Dec 1992 Comprehensive Inventory Control Systems Conference. The conference examined the relationships between manufacturers and retailers of forest products and the effect of inventory control on those relationships. Computerized inventory control systems will be increasingly implemented during the 1990s so that producers can better respond to retailers' demands for improved cooperation, service and communication.

Inventory control, Logistics

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Small NZ firms specialize in adding value to rough lumber

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Prodry Ltd and Bruce Penny Ltd, both of New Zealand, have found success providing value-added services to unprocessed lumber. Bruce Penny, which manufactures fingerjointed stock, began in 1987. The company achieves output of about 10 to 12 cubic meters per day, and it recovers more than 65% of the wood it uses. Prodry, which was established in Aug 1992, provides custom kiln drying services. The company has three kilns in service, and it has established drying standards allowing only a 1.2% standard deviation from the moisture content target.

Facilities support services, Industrial Plant Services NEC, Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings, Business services, Bruce Penny Ltd., Prodry Ltd.

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Get ready for recession, PETE speaker warns

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Economic recession will have marked affects on the wood and wood product industries, according to speakers at the International Panel and Engineered-Wood Technology Exposition. Interest rates, money supply and the budget deficit are expected to influence lumber and wood product manufacturers in late 1996 or early 1997. New investments will be required to meet projected product demands. The trend toward larger new homes will increase demand for lumber and engineered wood products.

Economic aspects, Forecasts and trends, Lumber industry

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