Supply and Shipping Bottlenecks at ports in Southern California continue to worsen. Over the weekend of 12/3, a record number of 83 ships were waiting outside the twin ports, while the average wait is now up to 16.9 days – double the level from...
VIEW MORESmart businesses use continuous improvement efforts to re-evaluate operations, processes, and more to ensure that things are optimized and running as efficiently as possible. Robert Weed uses 5S methodologies and recently completed a 5S continuous...
VIEW MORESupply chain has always existed in any business, but with recent events, its level of importance has been elevated. We’ve faced unprecedented challenges regarding supply, pricing, delays, lead-time increases, labor, quality, freight capacity,...
VIEW MORERobert Weed Corp began its transformation journey in late 2019. We identified opportunities to better partner with our supply chain. We recognized the need to invest in our people so that they can take care of our customers. We acknowledged our...
VIEW MOREComponents There are signs of a recovery in lumber pricing. Futures for orders through January 2022 are up almost 40%. As mills adjust to the changing situation, expect to see stop-go activity in the short-term before a gradual rise to settle at...
VIEW MOREIn 1966, Robert Weed Corp started its journey with the vision to “become a great company focused on improvement, success in our core business and diversification beyond our core, all accomplished through a spirit of caring and shared destiny with...
VIEW MORELaminated panels, or high-pressure laminate (HPL) panels, are ideal products when you need a thinner and light-weight material that resists impacts, weather, moisture, and chemicals. These panels can be manufactured so that the “finished” side...
VIEW MOREThird-generation CEO Will Weed recently spoke to RV News about the transformation of Robert Weed Corp and possibly for the RV industry as well. Will’s drive to be a change agent for the RV industry is leading the transformation within our...
VIEW MOREWood and Components Supply Asia’s demand for lumber is reaching beyond domestic production, introducing Uruguay as a key supplier. For example, Agroempresa Forestal has exported about 160,000 cubic meters of pine and eucalyptus logs YTD. Wood...
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