Malaysian International Furniture Fair report - MIFF matters
This is the third time I've attended MIFF, Malaysia's premier furniture exhibition. Sure, it's a somewhat sprawling event, taking place through the twisting corridors of the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) and an almost-inconvenient satellite site, the MATRADE Exhibition and Conference Centre (MECC)…
Be wise when you advertise
The ‘Advertising and Price Compliance’ course, set to take place on Tuesday 12th March, explores the legal and regulatory framework which applies to advertising with emphasis on self-regulation via the Committee of Advertising Practice’s (CAP) codes and the role of the Advertising Standards Authority and their decisions. ekonglo…
Dreams administration story continues
On 6th March, it was announced that investment group Sun European Partners had acquired the majority of Dreams’ stores – 171, along with 1600 jobs – in a pre-pack administration deal through administrator Ernst & Young. The deal includes Dreams’ head office in High Wycombe, as well as two UK factories.
The remainin…
Business counting on Chancellor to deliver, says FPB
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has said the Chancellor must deliver a business-focused Budget tomorrow if he is serious about lighting the economic touch paper.
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The small business support organisation has said its members are desperate to see positive announcements on business rates, fuel duty, and exac…
Budget demands from the BPF
The British Property Federation (BPF) has urged the Chancellor to use this week’s Budget to boost the housing market and reform a business rate regime that favours internet retailers over the high street while sucking over a £1b out of UK businesses in empty rates.
Additionally, it has also urged Osborne to think twice before springing ill…
Brand pressures
It has become clear to the BFM that many multiples and some independent furniture retail stores will expect their furniture suppliers to satisfy them that the product is legally sourced in accordance with the EUTR. This means that even if a company is classified as a trader, the retailer will expect proof of legality and therefore the furniture supplier (even though no…
What is an operator?
Operators are those that first place timber or timber products on the EU market. They are required to exercise due diligence (a framework of measures and procedures) when placing the products on the market, to determine that they are not illegally harvested. Due diligence must be completed prior to purchase. The requirements are to:
• Collect and allow access …
What do the European Timber Regulations (EUTR) mean to me?
The introduction of the European Timber Regulation (EUTR) from March 2013 will prohibit the placement of illegal timber or timber products on the EU markets. The Association for British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) is dedicated to supporting the industry to meet its EUTR obligations, and here outlines the…
Any business model functions in a chain of activities. Each job function or process is a link in a chain playing a critical role in adding value to the previous function. It, in turn, passes on value to the next function. If there is a weak link in your chain of operations, it will eventually break, causing your operation and customer experience to suffer.ekonglong furniture
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natural wood furniture products, its biggest advantage is totally natural wood, with many changes in the natural color. As the natural wood is constantly breathing organism, it must be placed in the appropriate temperature and humidity environment, and to avoid beverages, chemicals or hot objects placed on the surface, so as not to damage the surface of the natural …
Solid and durable steel office furniture is the most common, especially ideal for cabinets and other products, it is indispensable to the office of admissions tools. Steel office furniture show in the appearance of part of its maintenance methods can use a soft cloth, but avoid the use of coarse, organic solvents (such as pine oil, cleansing oil) or a wet cloth to clean,…
