Three Million Plus per Build Table Todd Drummond Did you know that it is possible to achieve greater than $3 million in sales on one build table, even with severe seasonal fluctuations causing winter sales to be nonexistent? I define a build table as one build group of three to four assemblers building roof trusses. Did you know an automated... Read More May 2016 Issue #09202 Page 16
Primer for Wall Panels, Part Two Jay Halteman In the first part of the Primer for Wall Panels, we discussed the fundamentals of wall panel production and how they may figure into your wood component business. In summary, we asked the reader to remember that wall panels were built for decades with little more than a blueprint,... Read More May 2016 Issue #09202 Page 31
Effective Incentive Programs for Every Group Todd Drummond Many would agree that it is wise to implement an effective incentive program (IP) that actually increases productivity and lowers costs. However, very few companies actually have implemented such an effective IP, especially one that affects every group within an organization (including... Read More April 2016 Issue #09201 Page 16
The Last Word: Are You Ready For Management? Joe Kannapell Now is the time for you to prepare to move up in management. Over the last 20 years, dozens of plants formerly run by “hands-on” owners are now run by managers. During the recent recession, many management candidates left our business. And in the next 10... Read More March 2016 Issue #09200 Page 55
The Evolution of Steel Truss Technology Keith Dietzen Light gauge steel trusses have been around a long, long time. Steel trusses offer the same advantages that make light gauge steel framing generally appealing for a significant segment of the light frame construction industry. Light gauge steel does not burn. It does not serve as a food source... Read More February 2016 Issue #09199 Page 38
Increasing Net Profit While Sacrificing Labor Efficiencies? Todd Drummond Sometimes we lose focus of the main goal of creating more net profit for the company by focusing too much on one aspect of our business. Too often individuals focus too much on perceived labor efficiencies while limiting their overall capacities. Does reducing labor cost always produce more net... Read More December 2015 Issue #08197 Page 11
Maintenance Technicians Sean Hubbard Technology has changed the aspect of truss and wall panel production over the last decade. The continued advancements in technology have also changed the dynamics required to support that equipment. Staffing requirements and staffing abilities vary by Component Manufacturer. In smaller... Read More December 2015 Issue #08197 Page 21