Do it Best strengthens LBM member support with new Member Operational Excellence Manager

Do it Best continues to strengthen its Lumber and Building Materials (LBM) offering with the addition of a dedicated Member Operational Excellence Manager. This new role will provide members with hands-on expertise to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and provide profitability in their home centers, lumberyards, and manufacturing components.

To lead this initiative, Do it Best has hired Scott Morrison, an industry expert with deep experience in process optimization, facility layout design, and manufacturing efficiency. Do it Best members and dealers can engage Morrison on a project-by-project basis, leveraging his expertise to streamline operations and boost profitability.

In this role, Morrison will provide expert analysis and strategic recommendations to improve manufacturing workflows, maximize lumberyard productivity, and enhance overall operational efficiencies. His work will include:

• Conducting truss plant and door shop manufacturing efficiency assessments
• Evaluating and optimizing lumberyard layouts for improved productivity
• Designing layouts for new lumberyards and manufacturing facilities
• Identifying and eliminating operational bottlenecks through data-driven analysis

“Scott’s appointment reinforces our commitment to supporting our members with practical, results-driven solutions,” said Do it Best Vice President of LBM Russ Kathrein. “His deep industry knowledge and hands-on approach will provide members with actionable insights that improve workflows and drive long-term success.”

In direct support of members, Morrison will also lead business process optimization initiatives, including quote-to-cash analysis, benchmarking, and improving information flow across organizations. Additionally, he will develop and deliver educational programs, including LEAN events, Market seminars, and roundtable discussions, reinforcing Do it Best as the leader in operational excellence.

“We are excited to welcome Scott to this critical new role,” added Kathrein. “His leadership will be instrumental in helping our members enhance their operational efficiency and strengthen their businesses for the future.”

For more information on how to engage Scott Morrison for operational excellence projects, dealers can contact their Do it Best representative.

About the Do it Best Group

Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, the Do it Best Group is the world’s largest hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With nearly $6 billion in annual sales, we support thousands of independently owned locations across the United States and in more than 60 countries worldwide. Partners in the company have the flexibility to operate under the Do it Best, True Value, or their own local store identities, offering a diverse range of branding options to best serve their communities. For more information, visit doitbestonline.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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