Technology is transforming every aspect of the lumber supply chain. This bundle provides practical guidance on AI, cybersecurity, process optimization, and emerging technologies that help professionals improve efficiency, reduce risk, and drive innovation across their organizations.

Success in the lumber industry is built on relationships, credibility, and visibility. This bundle was curated to help professionals strengthen their personal brand, develop executive presence, build influential networks, and position themselves as trusted industry partners and leaders.

Explore how Lean manufacturing can be practically applied to lumber operations to improve material flow, reduce excess inventory and rework, shorten lead times, enhance safety, and increase overall profitability. The session emphasizes real‑world challenges faced by lumber manufacturers. Participants will gain insight into how helps create more responsive, reliable, and competitive lumber manufacturing operations.

In today’s high-stakes, margin-sensitive lumber and building materials industry, every decision counts. This practical training series, built specifically for NAWLA members, shows how to harness the power of AI—without IT support or complex systems.

Gain a deeper understanding of the economic, regulatory, and market forces shaping the lumber industry. This bundle equips buying, selling, and business leaders with the insights needed to anticipate market shifts, manage risk, forecast trends, and drive stronger strategic decisions.

Discover how Epicor Warehouse Management System (WMS) empowers wholesale distributors to streamline operations, improve inventory accuracy, and reduce labor costs. You'll hear from Jim Houser, Epicor WMS expert, and WMS customer Carl Lamb, Executive Vice President at Snavely Forest Products, about how Epicor WMS has helped drive operational excellence and scalability. Learn how features like real-time inventory tracking, automated workflows, and seamless ERP integration can help your business gain control, reduce waste, and improve throughput across the supply chain.

Join Nicole Molczan, Sr. Sales Manager of Building Supply at Epicor, for an inside look at how strategic business process innovation is revolutionizing the lumber and building materials industry. This session will explore how leading companies are leveraging ERP systems to streamline workflows, maximize resource utilization, and achieve greater visibility across their operations.

This discussion will analyze the balance between environmental factors (regulations, mortgage rates, and local demographics) and execution factors (supply chain efficiency, operational strategy, and market positioning) in maintaining a competitive advantage in the lumber and forest products sector. Speaker: Michael Swanson Ph.D. Senior Vice President Agricultural Economist and Consultant, Wells Fargo & Company.

The world of technology has reshaped countless industries, and now it's time to explore the transformative capabilities of ChatGPT. Join us for an eye-opening webinar led by Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady®, as we delve into the myriad possibilities that ChatGPT offers for your organization, regardless of your role or department!

Where is the industry headed? Listen as our expert panelists, Anthony Muck, Jason Niemi, Gordon Summer, and Nate Watson as they talk about the industry and answer questions from the audience.