• Identifying Innovation in the Structural Framing Industry 

    Identifying Innovation in the Structural Framing Industry 

  • Introduction

    Defining what constitutes innovation as an industry can be a difficult task. As individuals we all define innovation slightly differently. To set the stage for this survey, we’re defining innovation as a product, service, business model, or strategy that's both novel and useful. Innovations don't have to be major breakthroughs in technology or new business models; they can be as simple as upgrades to an existing service/process or features added to an existing product.
  • Which role best describes what you do at your company:*
  • How long have you worked in component manufacturing?*
  • Current material handling of lumber from storage to the saws: what level of innovation/automation are you using (check all that apply)?*
  • Current saw technology: what level of innovation/automation are you using (check all that apply)?*
  • Current material handling of cut stock from the saw to the table: what level of innovation/automation are you using (check all that apply)?*
  • Current table technology: what level of innovation/automation are you using (check all that apply)?*
  • Current post-production material handling: what level of innovation/automation are you using (check all that apply)?

  • Future Innovation

  • FUTURE material handling of lumber from storage to the saws: what level of innovation/automation aren’t you using that you would like to use in the future (check all that apply)?*
  • FUTURE saw technology: what level of innovation/automation aren’t you using that you would like to use in the future (check all that apply)?*
  • FUTURE material handling of cut stock from the saw to the table: what level of innovation/automation aren’t you using that you would like to use in the future (check all that apply)?*
  • FUTURE table technology: what level of innovation/automation aren’t you using that you would like to use in the future (check all that apply)?*
  • FUTURE post-production material handling: what level of innovation/automation aren’t you using that you would like to use in the future (check all that apply)?*
  • What are the pain points in your current operations? (Where are there needless frustrations? Where are you wasting your time or your customers’ time? Which processes are overly complex?)*
  • What kind of innovation would create the biggest impact on your operation?*
  • Should be Empty: