High-deductible health plans are becoming a lot more common, which means more of us have to pay much higher out-of-pocket expenses before the insurance actually kicks in and starts to pay the bill. High deductibles are how costs have been...

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The annual State of Logistics Report® found a modest cost reduction while indicating that the sector is “Accelerating into uncertainty.” Lower costs were connected to overcapacity and price competition. Uncertainty is tied to macroeconomic factors because the world and global...

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When Brian Grodner died from cancer almost four years ago, his wife Linda decided to take over Sawmill Exchange, the business he had founded in 1996. Brian Grodner was passionate about his company and left very big shoes to fill....

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For decades good employers have been trying to find ways to reward their employees for safe practices. And some old methods are falling out of favor as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) tries to prevent actions that cause...

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Rotochopper has unveiled its next generation of colorizer – aptly named the Generation 2 Colorizer. Its unique two-sprayer system takes the company’s original patented grind and color solution to the next level of efficiency, allowing users to increase throughput without...

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If Yugon Kim realizes his dream, the new office building or housing complex going up in your city may be made out of large hardwood panels called cross laminated timber (CLT). The technology behind CLT has been used for decades...

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This year the industry experienced heavier than normal precipitation in many parts of the eastern two-thirds of the United States. As a result hardwood cants have not been as available throughout the summer months as they often have been in...

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The plot thickens in the current trade dispute between the Unite States and Canada over softwood lumber imports. The International Trade Administration (ITA) recently announced an antidumping (AD) duty rate of 6.87% for all producers other than the few specifically...

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Call it yet another example of that Silicon Valley “D” word. Disruptive. The self-driving truck has been identified as one of hottest new supply chain opportunities, one that is being pursued by the likes of Waymo (Google), Uber, and others....

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SMITHVILLE, Ontario — Does a pallet company need to hire a creative agency to develop a distinctive brand that will enhance its sales and marketing efforts? The answer is yes if you’re Fred Vrugteveen, general manager of Niagara Pallet. As...

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