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For us, taking care of customers has always meant more than just closing a sale. That’s part of why we built an in-house team called Silvaris Complete Logistics. It’s been a gradual shift made over the years, with a goal [...]
Five businesses, five different definitions and one supplier (us). A Furniture Manufacturer Stocking Panels Production run managers don’t pause for the season, they build around it. A furniture manufacturer planning a busy fall run needs components secured well before the [...]
Ever wonder what happens once an order gets placed with us? Here’s a look inside our process: six steps; each one built around a specific benefit for our customers, not just how material gets from one place to another. It’s [...]
Most buyers think about timing in terms of price. Wait for a good number, place the order. That’s only half the picture, at least for plywood, OSB and lumber. Availability moves before price does, and by the time a shortage [...]
Getting your order from a confirmed quote to your dock shouldn’t take a hundred emails or phone calls. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at what happens once you place an order with us. What Most Suppliers Do Most building materials suppliers [...]
If you’re a discount building supply retailer or shed builder, your customers aren’t building finish-focused projects. Nobody’s planning on living in a utility barn or judging an equipment shed on its curb appeal. They’re building or replacing structures that are [...]
