How to Use Your Lumber Buddy™

Bi-Monthly Lumber Buddy™ 101

Find a time that works for you to attend this basic course on how to use your Lumber Buddy™! This course is offered twice a month at no cost.

Personalized Lumber Buddy™ 101

Schedule your yard's custom course and learn how to maximize your Lumber Buddy's™ impact with a one-on-one virtual training session with our OSHA trained LEAN trainer.

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Which Unit is Right for Me?

If you aren't sure which Lumber Buddy™ unit or units are right for your yard, schedule a time to talk with an expert who can recommend the right style or mix of units to get your yard running as efficiently as possible.

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from good to great: Your Yard's Year-Long Lean Journey

12-Month Safety & Efficiency Virtual Training Series

Build upon your foundational Lean knowledge with WorkSafeWorkSmart.com's comprehensive 12-month virtual training series. Designed specifically for lumber yards that have completed initial Lean training, this program delves deep into the 8 Wastes of Lean and the 5S System. Each month introduces a focused topic, providing actionable insights and practical implementation steps to continuously enhance your yard's safety, efficiency, and bottom line.

From Lean Principles to Lasting Profitability

Comprehensive 12-Month Curriculum:

A structured year-long program covering foundational Lean concepts (8 Wastes) and the core 5S process, ensuring a deep and sustained learning journey.

Virtual, Flexible Format: Pre-recorded modules available on-demand, allowing your team to learn at their own pace, from any location, minimizing disruption to daily operations.
Live Interactive Sessions: Includes dedicated live webinars (Sustaining Sort, SOP Creation, Ask the Expert Q&A) for real-time engagement, specific problem-solving, and direct interaction with instructors.
Actionable & Practical Focus: Each module breaks down complex Lean principles into simple, tangible steps that can be immediately applied within a lumber yard environment.
Lumber Yard-Specific Examples: All content and examples are tailored directly to the unique challenges and opportunities present in a lumber yard setting, ensuring relevance and easier application.
Designed for Existing Lean Foundation: Builds upon previous WorkSafeWorkSmart.com training, allowing for advanced learning and deeper integration of Lean principles.

Benefits for Your Lumber Yard:

Sustainable Culture of Improvement: Move beyond initial training to embed Lean thinking as a core part of your daily operations, ensuring continuous improvement long after the program concludes. This empowers your team to become self-sufficient in driving efficiency.
Measurable Efficiency Gains: Directly target and reduce the 8 Wastes specific to lumber yard operations, leading to faster processes, less wasted time, and optimized resource utilization, directly boosting your productivity.
Enhanced Workplace Safety: Systematically implement 5S principles, leading to cleaner, more organized, and safer work environments, ultimately reducing incidents and injuries.
Reduced Operational Costs: By minimizing waste in areas like inventory, motion, and defects, your yard will experience significant cost savings on materials, labor, and rework.
Empowered and Engaged Workforce: Equip your teams with the knowledge and tools to identify and solve problems themselves, fostering greater ownership, morale, and job satisfaction. This helps identify and cultivate your internal "Lean champions."
Improved Quality & Customer Satisfaction: Proactive defect identification and improved workflow contribute to higher product quality and more reliable service, enhancing your reputation and customer loyalty.
Strategic Problem Solving: Gain a framework for systematically addressing challenges, from inventory bottlenecks to inefficient processes, leading to more effective and lasting solutions.
Long-Term Profitability Growth: The cumulative effect of sustained waste reduction and efficiency gains translates directly into a healthier, more profitable bottom line for your lumber yard.