Competitive Strategies for Commerical Woodworkers
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Wood Digest marries its industry-leading content with the power of the Web with these hard-hitting online Webinars, debuting in December 2006. Throughout the industry, commercial woodworkers have come to expect first-rate coverage from Wood Digest’s crack team of editors and consultants. Now, for the first time, these perspectives reach woodworkers live in these one-of-a-kind educational Webinars.
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Wood Finishing SOP
Date: TBD
For many, wood finishing represents a significant growth opportunity. But
creating the right system is paramount in maximizing profits. This seminar — in
partnership with the American Wood Finishing Institute — examines tried and
true ways woodworkers are getting the most out of the finishing process.
• Managing the finishing shop — OSHA, safety, care for coatings,
etc.
• Surface preparation
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Design:
the Sign of the Times
Date: TBD
Discover the latest trends in product design sure to impact the commercial
woodworker in the coming year, as well as the best practices of manufacturers
in designing for the customer. As custom wood manufacturing moves from theory
to practice, these strategies are timely and relevant to the progressive woodworking
firm. Join Wood Digest’s panel of industry consultants and experts
in examining the practical applications for the wood shop.
Sponsored by:
Microvellum
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David Grubb |
Don Shultz |
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Wood Finishing for Profit and Growth
Date: TBD
For many, wood finishing represents a significant growth opportunity.
But creating the right system—and managing the risk of defect—is paramount
in achieving optimal profit potential. This seminar—in partnership with
the American Wood Finishers Institute—examines tried and true ways woodworkers
are getting the most out of the finishing process.
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Strategies
for Maximizing Workflow
Date: TBD
Increased efficiency is the goal of all manufacturing companies — and today’s
woodworking shop is no different. The tracking of materials and data associated
with each job is at the core of today’s manufacturing strategies.
• Job-tracking in the woodworking shop
• Designing workflow specific to your company
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CARB
and Manufacturing Green
Date: TBD
Environmental issues are quickly moving to the forefront in residential and
commercial building markets. What does this mean for the woodworking professional?
This Webinar examines the impact of recent legislation/trends and delivers
practical advice on how today’s shop can adapt — and thrive!
• CARB and what it means for you
• Opportunities in 'Going Green'
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Employee
Development and Training
Date: TBD
The training and development of skilled workers continues to be one of the
critical issues for most wood shops. This Webinar offers actual experiences
from woodworking companies that have successfully implemented these changes
and offers practical advice on ways companies of all shapes and sizes can harness
the power of their greatest asset: People.
• Implementation of employee training programs
• Creating environment of change and employee empowerment
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Date: May 15; 3:00pm EDT
About this seminar:
The benefits of customer-driven design and mass customization are three-fold:
- Now, more than ever, the customer IS king - In a continually expanding global economy, manufacturers must be able to provide customers with what they want, when they want it
- Shrinking lead times require a complementary production strategy
- Economical flexibility is key for wood manufacturers responding to the changing environment
This webinar delivers practical lessons in how one of the industry's most-respected manufacturers, Wellborn Cabinet, successfully adapted the reality of today's
business climate—and offers real strategies for your company to do the same.
Special Guest: Gerald Wylie, Director of Information Technology, Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.
Hosted by:
Steve Ehle |
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Special Guest: Gerald Wylie,
Director of Information Technology,
Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. |
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December 6th, 2007
Moderator: Steve Ehle |
Discover the latest trends in product
design sure to impact the cabinet shop in the coming year, as well
as the best practices of manufacturers in designing for the customer.
As custom wood manufacturing moves from theory to practice, these
strategies are timely and relevant to the progressive cabinetmaker.
• Opportunities in closets and other markets
• The role of software in improving efficiency and customer
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Sponsored by: Microvellum
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Guest Speaker: Chris Britton, Francis & Wane
Chris Britton shares his experiences in leading the design team
at Francis and Wane (Palm Desert, CA). The company attributes
much of its continued success to it's philosophy of "hiring technology." Chris
will be discussing ways its design philosophy enabled Francis
and Wane to significantly grow sales volume, while sustaining
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Sponsored by: Stiles Machinery and Lux Scan
Speaker: Steve Ehle |
IWF 2007 is in the books, but the impact of many of the
products and trends from the show will have relevance in the coming year—and
many to follow.
Wood Digest’s Editor-in-Chief, Steve Ehle, with over 20 years
experience in the marketplace, leads woodworkers on a journey through
some of the most-influential products announced in the last six months
and in-depth coverage of suppliers leading the charge. |
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Discover the latest trends in solid wood technology in a round-table discussion
with opinions from some of the leading experts in the field.
Date: December 5th
Sponsored by:
 
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Get the latest scoop on trends in commercial finishing and new products
shaping the industry in this one-of-a-kind educational seminar.
Date: December 5th
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