With packaging materials reaching record-high prices in recent months, it is more crucial than ever for procurement professionals to understand the impact of the latest market drivers on their costs. Furthermore, comprehending price volatility and the adequate response to it will allow excellent strategic planning and well-informed buying decisions to minimise costs.
Watch the replay for a comprehensive view of the packaging commodity markets covered, going beyond reporting on market events and price movements and giving context for market-specific insights gleaned through in-depth research across supply and value chains. Most importantly, it will provide information on what to look out for and prepare for in the packaging market in the second half of the year.
Topics covered include:
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Latest trend of the Mintec Global Packaging Index
Price developments within the plastics, paper, and metals markets
Price drivers behind the record high prices and implications on future costs
Outlook for food packaging materials for the second half of 2021
Impact of recent market trends on procurement costs
Future trends and market drivers to stay ahead
4c Associates perspective on what this means for procurement teams