It’s time we expect more of ourselves and our industry The wholesale lumber market is in a cycle of self-perpetuating inefficiency. Incumbent inertia is a massive black hole where the young and optimistic are crushed by the epic gravitational pull of telephones, notepads, and “this is how we’ve always done it.” A recent job posting …
THE REINVENTION OF HUMAN CAPITAL in the LUMBER & BUILDING MATERIALS INDUSTRY A Q & A Series Conceived and Hosted by Matt Meyers of Yesler Featuring Adrian Blocker, Board Member of Yesler Solutions Your executive and board experience has been with large lumber producers. Why contribute your time and expertise on the board of a …
It’s trade show season!! Actually ‘season’ might be a stretch, but for folks in the LBM space, there is a lot going on in the next 6 months. There’s the BCMC show, the NAWLA Trader’s Market, NRLA, World of Concrete and the International Building Show in February, among others I’m sure. Busy time for the …
Is it just me or does it feel like it’s all about ‘buzz-words’ and ‘game-changers’ these days? With AI on everyone’s mind, the tech band-wagon is rolling fast and furious right now, movie reference fully intended, by the way. Don’t get me wrong … I love it. I’m a software guy, and I get to …
What is a lumber trader? It’s a simple question with a simple answer: A lumber trader buys and sells lumber for profit. Why don’t lumber producers and lumber buyers just cut them out? After all, nobody likes the middleman. Understanding why they exist helps you understand their significance in the supply chain, and why Yesler …
In part one, Wildwood Trading Group’s John Branstetter spoke with me about the forces he thinks are impacting the lumber market, and how he differentiates himself and his team from competitors. Here’s part two of John’s interview in our new series: A Wholesaler’s Perspective. To read part one, click here. Matt: Talk to me a …
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Hey readers, it’s Matt Meyers. I am here today with John Branstetter from Wildwood Trading Group. It’s a pleasure to speak with John about the issues in the industry and the market perspectives from wholesalers. John has nearly four decades of experience and expertise in the Lumber and Building Materials Industry. He’s seen the evolution …
Today’s announcement of Mickey and MaterialsXChange joining forces prompts the question: What does this news mean for Yesler and for lumber buyers and sellers? We are in the early innings of the digital transformation of a huge industry. As these two startups put their pieces together into one, the news has triggered new inquiries into …
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