Working Smarter with AI: Practical Tools for Lumber Professionals

Smarter decisions. Stronger margins. No coding required.

In the fast-moving, margin-sensitive lumber and building materials industry, every decision matters.

This hands-on training — designed specifically for NAWLA members — shows wholesalers, distributors and manufacturers how to use AI tools that work right now. No IT team or complex systems needed.

Walk away ready to:

 ✅ Strengthen sales and customer loyalty 

 ✅ Improve forecasting and inventory planning 

 ✅ Make faster, data-driven leadership decisions 

 ✅ Boost operational efficiency and communication 

 ✅ Enhance cross-functional collaboration

What You'll Learn:

Understanding AI in the LBM Industry:  What AI is (and isn’t), where it’s already embedded in your supply chain, and how to lead confidently — without being a tech expert.

Getting Started with AI (No Matter Your Budget): Free and low-cost tools like ChatGPT, ready-to-use prompts, and simple workflows for every department.

Sales, Forecasting & Operations: Predict demand, spot slow movers, streamline SOPs, and replace bottlenecks with smarter, faster solutions.

Whether you’re in sales, operations, HR or leadership, you’ll walk away ready to put AI to work for real results.