It is interesting how one word can morph into divergent meanings. For instance, if we talk about “profiling”, it is usually with a distinctly negative connotation – making an assumption that we are judging someone based on superficial and stereotypical notions. However, we use and look at “profiles” every day. With our Facebook and Instagram …
THE REINVENTION OF HUMAN CAPITAL in the LUMBER & BUILDING MATERIALS INDUSTRY A Q & A Series Conceived and Hosted by Matt Meyers of Yesler Featuring Kelly Fox, Vice President of General Lumber at Kodiak Building Partners Tell me about your job? I am the Senior Vice President of General Lumber at Kodiak Building Partners. …
There is something different – a deeper connection – that comes with meeting in person. That connection made the NRLA LBM Expo in Rhode Island a refreshing opportunity to engage, finally in person, with so many of our partners in this business. Kudos to the NRLA team that seamlessly put on the Expo in these …
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THE REINVENTION OF HUMAN CAPITAL in the LUMBER & BUILDING MATERIALS INDUSTRY A Q & A Series Conceived and Hosted by Matt Meyers of Yesler Featuring Tom Rider, President of Carl’s Building Supply Tell me about your business, why you’re in it, and why it’s still fun? My career began, like a lot of others …
THE REINVENTION OF HUMAN CAPITAL in the LUMBER & BUILDING MATERIALS INDUSTRY A Q & A Series Conceived and Hosted by Matt Meyers of Yesler Featuring Taelor Hodges of Mountain Lumber Co. How did you get your start in this industry? I began working part time at Mountain Lumber in November 2018 before my family …
Back-to-Basics: Data-driven OSB Contract Strategies Weekly or monthly OSB volume contracts can be good business for both the supplier and buyer. The supplier gets predictable takeaway and the buyer gets the guarantee of supply availability as well as the benefit of less volume to negotiate for purchase during the year. With two tumultuous years in …
Was the COVID Lumber Supply Chain Primed for Failure? By now, we in the LBM Industry have lived the story of historic lumber prices and volatility since the pandemic came along in March 2020. We’ve heard the “why” – supply cutbacks, big DIY demand, and housing and remodeling demand driving prices up. But one factor …
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Human Capital is defined as: “the skills, knowledge, and qualifications of a person, group, or workforce considered as economic assets.” – Merriam Webster THE REINVENTION OF HUMAN CAPITAL in the LUMBER & BUILDING MATERIALS INDUSTRY A Q & A Series Conceived and Hosted by Matt Meyers of Yesler Featuring Rick Lierz of Franklin Building Supply …
