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Letter from Chaille: Good Metrics Lead to Better Management - Smart managers can�t let their companies go into autopilot. You have to know what to measure and how to use this data. This article covers the key business metrics you can�t afford to ignore and strategies to consider to improve your business position. [Topic:General Advice]

Baker Resaws Spark Production Boom at New Zealand Timber Processing Plant - New Zealand wood products and pallet cutstock producer positions for future through automation improvements led by Baker�s thin-kerf resaw technology. [Topic:Sawmill Case Studies]

Ongweoweh Develops Unique Solutions for Customers: Data and Reporting Capabilities Have Become Keys to Its Success - Pioneering Spirit: Ongweoweh Corp. has expanded beyond the usual broker role to develop national networks including rental programs for customers using its in-house tracking software. Data and reporting has become an increasingly important part of its business. It has successfully created a formula that others hope to follow. [Topic:Plant Case Studies: Both]

Strong Family Leadership and Controlling Its Supply Line Help M & H Crates Succeed - M & H Crates: Texas sawmill and pallet manufacturer controls its supply chain and relies on strong family leadership to stay competitive. Former Texas A&M quarterback runs his family�s third generation facility as he acquires new plants to augment production. [Topic:Plant Case Studies: Both]

Idea Box: Customer Service can be Improved in Many Small Ways - Customer service tips: Ideas on how to improve your company''s customer service. [Topic:General Advice]

Problem Solvers - Pallet Machinery Group installed an M2L board stacker that is able to hold up to the customer demands while delivering financial and operational savings. [Topic:Associations]

Market Update: Lost Infrastructure Brings Growing Pains to Forest Products Industry - Market columnist, Jeff McBee, talks about the lost infrastructure in the forest products industry and its impact on domestic lumber markets. His analysts suggests the problems are only going to get worse if the new home construction market truly heats up. [Topic:Pallet Market]

Supplier Spotlight: Pallet Chief Designs Machines to Lower Customers� Costs - Pallet Chief Mfg. offers a line of pallet nailing and stacking equipment with simple operation and minimal maintenance. [Topic:Equipment, Products & Services]

Don�t Make Environmental Claims You Can�t Back Up - Green Guides: Companies market products based on environmental attributes should ensure that they line up with federal law regarding the proper use of environmental claims. [Topic:Government]

You Said It - Jim McGinnis, president of McGinnis Lumber, answers questions from the Pallet Enterprise about working in the industry. [Topic:General Advice]

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Directory - The TimberEquipment Directory provides information and Web links on leading suppliers to the forest products industry. Search the most complete online directory by keyword, company name or product category.

Lumber Pages - The Pallet Lumber Supplier Directory. - Suppliers of pallet lumber from our growing directory are categorized by state and province.

Calendar of Events - Find out what is happening and where.

Industry Links
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Pallets & Packaging 101 - Having the right answers can be the difference between getting the business and going out of business.

Pest Issue Impacts Export Packaging
International regulations for non-manufactured wood packaging has raised concern among lumber and packaging suppliers as well as exporters. Pallet Enterprise provides complete coverage including the latest news, fact sheets, contacts lists and more.