Does my company need Downgrade Reduction Assistance?

• Looking for ways to improve sales realization?
• Unsure why grade recovery is down?
• Wonder how much of your #3 grade would make #2&Btr for more dollars?
• Need to quantify and reduce causes of lumber downgrade to increase revenue?

If YES, your company may benefit from Downgrade Reduction Assistance for Increased Revenue…

Downgrade Reduction Assistance is…
A program to identify and quantify causes of lumber downgrade and provide training to minimize and eliminate them. Across operations, it becomes a problem solving tool both up and downstream.

What Are the Benefits?

• Increased sales realization
• System for identifying downgrade and its impacts on revenue
• $$ for 2& Btr lumber not downgraded to #3
• Improved operator sawing practices

How can MMEC help implement Downgrade Reduction Assistance?
MMEC works with you and your crew to set up a system to identify reasons for downgrade. Using cause/effect information we will help you maximize your sales realization. Together we examine your processes that cause potentially high grade lumber to become downgraded. We explore opportunities for improving grade and grade accuracy to ensure that you get the most value out of your lumber. MMEC will customize information and systems specifically for your company. We don't just tell you what you should do; we help you do it!