Enhancing the Performance and Competitiveness of the U.S Hardwood Industry Description Alternative strategies for improving the long-term performance and competitiveness of the U.S. hardwood products industry are much needed for improving the economic health of Northeastern communities. At the same time, maintaining healthy and sustainable forest ecosystems is necessary to any long-term strategy involving use of our natural resources. This unit will be analyzing the structure, conduct, and performance of the various hardwood products industries that utilize hardwood, roundwood, and hardwood timber.
Structure determines the conduct, and conduct determines performance.
In addition, the unit will explore strategies that will help hardwood processing firms and industries to remain competitive while following the mandate of a changing society.