FurnishWEB in Furniture Today.

Our very own Barry Welch was interviewed about technology in the furniture industry, read about it in the current issue of Furniture Today.

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Q: What do you see as the most important issue in 2008 as it relates to your business, and why?

"I'm probably not alone in being anxious about the economy in 2008. Increasing inflation, declining housing sales and a decrease in consumer confidence have created an environment of apprehension. In addition, there is a profound element of change within the furniture industry. Manufacturers are becoming distributors, retailers are becoming importers, offshore suppliers are becoming wholesalers and big discount stores are selling furniture as a commodity. Given this economic climate, many furniture companies are responding by pulling back new expenditures, especially investment in technologies.

"Our challenge in 2008 lies in identifying organizations that are interested in finding the opportunities inherently created in times of change: opportunity to analyze and streamline systems and procedures; opportunity to promote and retain their best and brightest people; opportunity to form new relationships and alliances. By focusing on our customers' needs and our users' ideas, we can contribute to their success. Our experience developing Web-based applications for the furniture industry concentrates on providing key data and collaboration tools for sales representatives, buyers and customer service workers. Existing clients are well aware that our flagship program, FurnishWEB, saves them time and money, but identifying new clients that have the vision to make the investment in this environment is certainly a challenge."

Barry Welch, president, Internet Databases