Hardwood lumber: Buying & selling : a guide to the wholesale industry

Hardwood Lumber: Buying & Selling brings together, for the first time ever, information about all the facets of the hardwood lumber industry. In easy-to-understand, practical terms, you'll read about: The terminology of the industry;The critical questions that must be asked and answered before lumber is bought and sold; How the transportation system works; How to resolve claims; Key information about the various species; And much more.. This book will slash weeks off the learning curve for new employees and will give even seasoned employees new insights into the working of the business. Who should read this book? new buyers/sellers coming into the industry; professional support people in clerical, credit, transportation, and production positions; anyone wishing a broader understanding of how the wholesale hardwood business works. About the Author: Dave Leckey has spent over 20 years in the lumber industry, as both a lumber buyer and seller, and as a sales manager. In researching this book, Dave traveled 12,000 miles around North America, visiting hardwood sawmills and interviewing over 50 hardwood industry experts. The result is this first-of-its-kind book on the workings of the wholesale industry.