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“Do it Best has earned every bit of business we have During the most recent supply and distribution
given them,” said Kris.
Today, the relationship between Scherer Bros. Lumber
Co. and Do it Best continues to grow. The Do it Best
team is in constant contact, proactively helping them
meet their contractors’ needs. Their co-op’s buying
power and strong mill relationships helped them
continue to serve their customers despite a volatile
supply market and historic global pandemic. As a
result, they increased their lumber and panel purchases
through Do it Best by 267 percent.
“By the end of our 2020 fiscal year, Do it Best was a
major part of our business,” said Mark. “They have
been there for us through some extremely challenging
times and are a critical part of our success.”
Throughout the relationship, the brothers have been
impressed by how invested Do it Best is in the success
of every member’s business. They particularly admire
the company’s flexibility and willingness to make
adjustments in order to maintain service through the
rapid market changes.
“With everything that has gone on with the
consolidation of mills, builders, wholesalers, and
dealers, Do it Best has done a spectacular job of
making their supply chain work with the changes,” said
Kris. “They’re focused on what members need and
tailor their operations to help all of us out.”
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disruptions, Do it Best continued to win them over.
The Scherer brothers were impressed by their co-op’s
bargaining power at a time when even the most basic
commodities were in high demand.
“They run contracts very well and are very efficient at
doing it,” said Kris. “They have established themselves
as preferred buyers by committing to remaining active
in the market regardless of market conditions — and
the mills like it.”
“Do it Best has helped us keep products in stock
on a consistent basis,” added Mark. “They serve us
extremely well and do what they say they’re going
to do. They have been critical to our success, even
through the supply chain stresses that exist today.”
Moving into a new year full of opportunities, the
Scherers will continue to build on their winning formula
of a well-defined customer base, outstanding service,
and strong relationships — relationships that include
Do it Best.
“We got where we are by valuing the right
relationships,” said Peter. “The relationships we have
with our customers, banks, vendors, and employees
are equally important to us — and Do it Best is a major
part of that equation.”