PPG
Pulp Purchasing Group
MISSIONS
Paper producers don’t necessarily have internal resources to properly manage the different purchasing categories which can be highly strategical. Expertise is key to manage buying activity, that’s why PPG is dedicated to purchasing performance and offer different services :
DAY-TO-DAY MATERIAL PROCUREMENT
PPG is involved on the operational follow-up for each product to track the commitments fullfilments and manage the potential claims.
GLOBAL NEGOTIATION AND SECURING VOLUME
PPG is managing the discussions with suppliers at the buying group level. The weight of the central purchasing organization helps to improve the economical efficiency and gives gurantee to ensure that volume for the mills will be available and properly delivered.
LOGISTIC OPTIMIZATION
Logistic is not only transport, this is custom clearance administration, warehousing management, volume control, leadtime supervision. On some categories, logistic is a key factor, that’s why PPG is building the best logistic solutions to meet partners requirements.
TECHNICAL IMPROVEMENTS
Beyond the buying fundamentals, state of the Art technology is crucial to improve mills efficiency. PPG can propose innovation implementation and technical trials to improve the total costs of the mills.
FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS
PPG is investigating any option which may improve the purchasing performance. Financial tools are available for some materials to reduce the volatility exposure and seize potential opportunities.
MARKET INTELLIGENCE
State of the Art information is crucial to manage business. PPG network and knowledge helps partners to build forecasts, budget and anticipate the market trends.
ENVIRONNEMENTAL INFORMATION
Paper producers have environnemental responsabilities. To fullfill their commitments, PPG cares about information gathering and suppliers audits when necessary.