Member Webinar - Leveraging LEAN and AI to optimize your Yard
Thursday, August 6, 2026 (12:00 PM - 12:40 PM) (CDT)
Description
Discover how combining LEAN principles with AI technology eliminates yard waste, optimizes fleet logistics, and empowers your team to deliver unmatched contractor service with precision.
Who should attend
- Yard Foreman
- Operations Manager
- Owners and principals looking for ways to improve efficiency
Along with Q&A time with Jeff Tweten, co-founder of Lumber Buddy, Inc. and WorkSafeWorkSmart.com, LLC
Key Takeaways
- The "Golden Zone" Layout (Waste of Motion)
- Standardized "Pull-to-Platform" Staging (Waste of Waiting)
- Visual Management & Error Proofing (Poka-Yoke)
- AI Safety Audit
Presenter Bio
Jeff Tweten, co-founder of Lumber Buddy, Inc. and WorkSafeWorkSmart.com, LLC brings more than 25 years of experience in the lumber industry and a lean approach to process improvement. Jeff’s dual focus on safety and productivity solutions for the LBM Industry has helped lumber yards of all sizes improve their efficiency and bottom line through customized, lean process improvement. Jeff has visited over 3500 lumber yards across the U.S. and Canada and champions the “2 Second Lean'' approach to building a lean culture of engagement in organizations