Supply Chain Risk

Paper and packaging procurement teams reviewing recovered paper bales, containerboard samples, and a cost risk table

When Recovered Paper Becomes a Strategic Asset for Packaging Procurement

Recovered paper is no longer just a low-cost raw material. As OCC supply, sorting quality, and paper-cost volatility become more important, packaging buyers need to treat recovered paper as a strategic asset for supply stability and cost defense.

Paper mill chemical storage tanks and paper packaging supply chain safety risk management

Washington paper mill chemical tank incident: safety and environmental risk in the kraft paper supply chain

The chemical tank incident at Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Washington is a reminder that paper packaging supply chains also need safety, chemical, and environmental risk checks.