Furniture and millwork companies in North America are in the midst of arnhuge paradigm shift. For those who remember that buzz phrase from 20 years ago, don't worry, you are not in a time warp. "Paradigm shift" is perhaps the most efficient way to describe the two most important issues facing furniture and millwork producers:rn1. The drive toward ever-higher degrees of value engineering; and,rn2. The rocketing importance of using "green" materials and methods.rnFor many manufacturers, these trends raise question marks and dollar signs. "What does 'value engineering' really mean?" And, "How can I convince customers to cover my increased costs for 'green materials'?"
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