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Digital Transformation: Never Run Out Of TP Again
Toilet paper may be the butt of many jokes, but it is a very real need. From schools to airplanes, offices, and homes, toilet paper is a requirement of daily life. What does this mean for demand? It...
View ArticleSustainability Brings Rewards To The Paper And Packaging Industries
Research is pouring in about the importance of sustainability and environmental stewardship. As we become more aware of the problems associated with modern lifestyles, businesses of all types are...
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Going Digital Transforms Paper And Packaging Workforce
The digital economy is bringing change to industry faster than we can incorporate it. Roles that used to belong to be the responsibility of blue collar workers now fall into the IT realm. Low-tech...
View ArticlePackaging Companies Move To Small Lot Sizes, Individualization
Packaging goods are as old as the retail sales industry they serve. Over the years, they have come in countless sizes and shapes. Savvy marketing professionals soon discovered the power of packaging....
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SAP And Apple Co-Innovate To Revolutionize Mobile Business Apps
Recently, SAP has announced an exciting partnership with Apple to drive stronger co-innovation in enterprise mobile apps. The companies are working to transform the mobile work experience for...
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U-Haul: Digitally Engaging Customers To Go Green
Americans pride themselves on a do-it-yourself (DIY) approach to many parts of daily life. For some, frugality is a necessity; for others it is an ethical preference. It was a childhood lesson for Joe...
View ArticleHow Does Globalization Affect Resources?
How do our global and very interconnected markets effect resource volatility? The evidence points to increasing resource volatility as globalization grows, including in agricultural products. “The...
View ArticleMore Resources, More Problems
This is the second of a two-part series on resource volatility. As noted in the first post, globalization has created an environment of resource volatility. This post, with numbers 11 through 20 on the...
View Article3D Printing Extends From Building Individual Products To Entire Buildings
Digital transformation is sweeping through industries. The building products sector is not immune to these changes. Our industry is projected to grow going forward. However, leaders are taking new...
View Article4 Key New Business Models Develop In The Building Products Industry
Imagine this: a random consumer – we’ll call her Ashley – tweets about a frustrating search for the perfect new living room rug. Your social media sales team monitoring hashtag mentions notices...
View ArticleDigital Disruption In The Building Products Industry
Smart homes are a growing trend, and “green” businesses are more in demand than ever. Consumers and commercial building owners and operators alike want the cost-effectiveness and empowerment green...
View ArticleValue Chain In Building Products Transforms At Breakneck Speed
The traditional building products value chain is transforming at breakneck speed. For decades, an indirect sales channel dominated the building materials industry. Wholesalers and retailers owned...
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The House That Paper Built
I asked my daughter to fold me a paper house. It took a few minutes, and she presented me this beautiful piece of architecture, rather a fast prototype. I recalled the fairy tale of the huffing and...
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Demand For “Green” Construction, Smart Buildings Explodes
It’s good to be green: The green building sector is amongst the fastest-growing sectors worldwide. Upfront investment in green construction increases a building’s value, reports the U.S. Green Building...
View ArticleBuilding Products Industry: Don’t Neglect Social Media!
Social media is no longer an afterthought strategy for most companies, even if they are in the building materials industry. These businesses understand that social media can help them interact with...
View ArticleThe Fascinating Evolution Of A Building Products Knowledge Worker
Building products employees have seen a dynamic shift in their industry compared to just a few years ago. Today’s building products employee is becoming a strategic knowledge worker. The shift to...
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(Re)Programming Life
We live in the Anthropocene era; human activity is very clearly the foremost impact on Earth. Today we require the resources of 1.6 Earths to survive, and the most moderate estimates suggest that, if...
View ArticleHow Dave And Caitlin Are Disrupting The Building Products Industry
Dave and Caitlin just bought their first home, a fixer upper. They’re planning a major remodel and will tackle many of the projects themselves, despite never having been involved in home construction...
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No More Yellow Pages: Social Changes Building Products Industry
Gone are the days when consumers turned to the Yellow Pages to look up the number for a local repairman, or asked a neighbor to recommend a home repair product. Now, consumers are Googling YouTube...
View ArticleInnovative Industrial Applications Of 3D Printing In The Digital Economy
A few short years ago, 3D printing was a novelty. Today, it’s a major driver in business process transformation and the digital economy. Already nearly every industry is finding unique ways to use 3D...
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