Ben Truman

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Understanding the First Wave of AI in Truss Manufacturing

Ben Truman: Fri, Feb 27, 2026

Artificial intelligence is no longer theoretical in the truss industry. It’s already being used in practical ways that help teams reduce risk,...

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If You Run a Truss Plant, Stop Doing These 5 Things

Ben Truman: Fri, Jan 30, 2026

If you run a truss plant, chances are you are doing at least a few things that feel normal but are quietly making your operation harder than it needs...

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The Reality of Running Truss Operations Across Many Tools

Ben Truman: Thu, Jan 15, 2026

The technology used in truss manufacturing has evolved over many years.

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Imagine If Santa’s Workshop Ran on Spreadsheets

Ben Truman: Mon, Dec 15, 2025

If Santa ran his workshop on spreadsheets, Christmas would be canceled. Not because the elves are lazy or Santa didn’t plan ahead, but because...

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Why Spreadsheets Break the Moment Your Truss Business Starts Growing

Ben Truman: Mon, Nov 17, 2025

If you run a truss or component manufacturing business, spreadsheets probably feel like an old, reliable friend. They’re familiar. They’re flexible....

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What Can Halloween Teach Us About Business Process Management?

Ben Truman: Thu, Oct 30, 2025

Halloween is a yearly celebration of controlled chaos — costumes flying, kids racing from house to house, and candy inventories disappearing faster...

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Announcing Cadynce integration with Paragon Truss Design Software

Ben Truman: Tue, Sep 30, 2025

Paragon Truss gives component manufacturers truss design freedom. Their independent, cloud-based platform is built on transparency, empowering users...

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How Missing Accountability Fuels Team Burnout

Ben Truman: Mon, Sep 15, 2025

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Why Your Design Tools and ERPs Aren't Enough

Ben Truman: Sat, Aug 30, 2025

In today's digital workplace, organizations invest heavily in sophisticated design tools and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, believing...