The International Productivity Center is the source for educational videos, courses and books designed to assist manufacturers of lumber, furniture, cabinets and similar wood products in their machine operator and supervisory training efforts. The Center also offers in-plant consulting assistance in the development of comprehensive training programs. The International Productivity Center specializes in assisting companies to improve manufacturing productivity, optimize lumber yield and improve lumber processing in the production of furniture and furniture parts, millwork, cabinets and similar products. The Productivity Center develops related training programs and analyzes markets for various wood products. Its senior staff has a proven track record, having participated in and directed projects throughout the world of woodworking for almost 40 years.
References are available upon request.
Many of the videos and training programs were developed at North Carolina State University. Selected programs are available in Spanish as well as English.