Planning an expansion into engineered wood?

Article Abstract:

Companies wishing to expand into the engineered wood products sector should consider several strategic issues including the type of technologies needed to enter the market, who the competitors are, and what markets to target. Market shares of structural composite lumbers and other engineered wood products have risen considerably in the past few years up into 1996. The use of green dimension lumber has yielded lower quality products, which has helped drive manufacturers towards engineered wood products.

Methods, Strategic planning (Business)

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'Just-in-time' strategy can raise mills' competitiveness

Article Abstract:

The wood products industry would benefit greatly from the implementation of just-in-time (JIT) technology. These advantages include improving responsiveness to customers, eliminating waste and increasing flexibility. Factors that will ensure that JIT is successfully integrated include usage of appropriate information technology and development of a close working relationship between customer and supplier.

Engineering, Mfg Software (ex Micro), Usage, Just in time inventory systems, Just in time systems

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Optimization software helps earn highest possible profits

Article Abstract:

Forest products companies should take the perspective that software technology can add economic value to companies, rather than merely saving costs.

Computer Software, Software Publishers, Software, Economic aspects, Return on investment, Rate of return

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