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- Competitive Strategies for International Marketing of Hardwood Products Based on the Mining of Open Questionnaire DataArias, Edgar; Quesada, Henry Jose; Smith, Robert L. (2020-11)International markets for U.S. forest products continue to make a significant contribution to the national economy; sustaining growth in production and job creation as demand from domestic markets is still yet to match that observed during the early 2000s. In this context, industry, government, and academia remain focused on procuring better market shares in foreign markets. The goal of this research is to help hardwood mills to improve their understanding of the needs of potential clients abroad and thus helping them to develop a competitive advantage. An exploratory study based on text mining of questionnaire data was conducted following a competitive criteria-based model on the major foreign markets for U.S. hardwood products. From a sample of buyers attending trade shows in Asia and Europe, this work has identified a series of factors for manufacturers to consider in future export ventures. It was determined that price and quality play multiple roles in developing a competitive advantage. Color-consistency and an adequate stock of the right mix of species are considered minimum requirements to compete in those markets. In contrast, certain time-compression dimensions are perceived as opportunities to add value and, therefore, to stay ahead of the competition.
- Exports of U.S. Hardwood Products: Increasing Performance in Asia and Western EuropeArias, Edgar; Lyon, Scott; Quesada, Henry Jose; Smith, Robert (Virginia Tech, 2013-11)The identification and understanding of factors impacting international markets for primary hardwood products (i.e. lumber) in key US overseas markets is essential for US hardwood producers to shape successful marketing strategies. Previous research (Parhizkar, et al. 2009, Buehlmann, et al. 2007, and Luppold 2006) indicates that exporting activities are vital for the US hardwood industry to survive. Exports haven’t risen to match 2007 records, but they have certainly become a key market for present and short term US hardwood production. In 2011, exports represented 17.3% of the volume of all Eastern US hardwood production (1.2 BBF), which translated into a 46.5% of all grade lumber markets and 58.0% of the volume of mid-to upper-grade markets (HMR, 2012). From 2009 to the end of 2012, the volume of exports of hardwood lumber increased by 60% (USDA FAS GATS, 2013). The key hardwood species exported to international markets include: Red Oak, White Oak, Ash, Walnut and Yellow poplar (HMR, 2012). International markets are growing in importance and have become a marketing research priority.
- Pensamiento Lean: Ejemplos y Aplicaciones en la Industria de Productos de MaderaQuesada, Henry Jose; Buehlmann, Urs; Arias, Edgar (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2013-05-09)Resume el pensamiento esbelto, un proceso de creciente valor y la reducciòn de residuos en la industria manufacturera. Apéndice incluye los detalles para la construcciòn del mapa de flujo de valor (VSM).
- Pensamiento Lean: Ejemplos y Aplicaciones en la Industria de Productos de MaderaQuesada, Henry Jose; Buehlmann, Urs; Arias, Edgar (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2018-11-20)Provides information about lean thinking, a process of increasing value and reducing waste in manufacturing.
- Statistical Process Control: Applications and Examples for Forest Products IndustriesQuesada, Henry Jose; Arias, Edgar (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020-09-29)Creating value requires managers to master quantitative and qualitative techniques to document and analyze information used in the decision making process. Statistical Process Control (SPC) is a tool that allows administrators both in service and manufacturing industries to monitor process capability to ensure customer requirements are met efficiently and effectively.
- Statistical Process Control: Applications and Examples for Forest Products IndustriesQuesada, Henry Jose; Arias, Edgar (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2015-04-07)Discusses some techniques to document and analyze information and statistics used in the decision making process. Target audience for this document is entrepreneurs in the forest products industry.