2 questions about Wood Industry Business Management in Canada B.C
9. The British Columbia forest products manufacturing industry is broken down into primary (commodities like lumber and pulp); secondary (e.g. engineered products); and tertiary (further value-added wood products like cabinetry, flooring and other millwork). Given the supply and demand shocks for wood supply discussed in this class, what directions would you recommend for the industry in the coming one-two decades? Include in your answer what you consider Canada’s competitive advantage to be in serving wood product markets (300-400 words).
(30 points)
10. Thinking back to your Group’s product / service idea, do you feel that it was “innovative" (as defined in this class)? If yes, why; if no, what could you have done to make the idea more innovative? (300-400 words). (30 points)