LBM Insiders Reveal Theft-Busting Tactics

Here's how to thwart thieves on the net and in the lumberyard.

Shrinkage cost dealers an average of 0.5% of their revenue last year, one survey estimates. Experts say that the problem easily can worsen as business grows and you get busy. How can you stem those losses? We examine three sides of the issue.

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Gary Thill

Gary Thill is an award-winning freelance journalist based in Portland, Ore.

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Paul Bumblauskas

Paul Bumblauskas, the president of PFC Services Inc., is a certified public accountant, holds a Certificate in Management Accounting, and has substantial sales and sales management experience in our industry. Contact Paul at pdb79@comcast.net, or www.pfc123.com.

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