WHO WE WORK WITH

Paper & Packaging

Unlocking Value in Paper & Packaging Supply Chains

The paper & packaging industry is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by sustainability demands, fluctuating raw material costs, and evolving consumer expectations. We help organisations navigate these complexities with confidence. We bring strategic insight, market intelligence, and cost optimisation expertise to strengthen your sourcing function and support long-term resilience.

With global supply chains under pressure and regulatory landscapes tightening, we work closely with businesses to identify reliable suppliers, negotiate better terms, and implement resilient sourcing strategies. Our deep understanding of commodity markets, logistics, and supplier risk management helps paper & packaging companies maintain continuity while improving margins and operational performance.

We support organisations in the Paper & Packaging industry to streamline operations, reduce waste, and adopt innovative sourcing models that align with circular economy principles—ultimately driving competitive advantage and long-term growth.

Challenges leaders face in Paper & Packaging

Volatile Raw Material Costs

Fluctuations in pulp, paper, and packaging material prices impact profitability and forecasting.

Sustainability Pressures

Increasing demand for eco-friendly products and packaging mandates greener sourcing and production.

Market Competition

Global trends of consolidation, with mergers among major producers leading to a more concentrated market and reduced competition.

Customer Expectations

Rising demand for customisation, speed, and transparency puts pressure on operational agility.

Innovation Lag

Slow adoption of new materials and technologies can hinder competitiveness.

Margin Compression

Intense competition and rising input costs squeeze profitability across the value chain.

How we can help

ArcBlue’s Paper & Packaging industry experience helps organisations to empower their procurement and supply chain teams to lead confidently through uncertainty.

Performance Improvement

Optimise your procurement through strategy & operations, digital solutions and resourcing

Learning & Development

Unlock more procurement potential from your team with ArcBlue blended learning solutions

Social & Sustainable

Embedding responsible practices into procurement operations to make sustainable impact every day

Project Procurement

Deliver high quality procurement projects that exceed stakeholder expectations

Need help navigating the complexity in your supply chain?

ArcBlue is one of Asia Pacific’s largest dedicated procurement consultancies. ArcBlue Paper & Packaging experts have deep experience transforming procurement functions to help navigate complexity faced in the industry.

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OUR EXPERIENCE

Unlocking Enterprise-Wide Savings for Infrastructure Services

ArcBlue was engaged by an infrastructure services organisation to lead a comprehensive procurement transformation program aimed at validating savings opportunities, uplifting procurement capability and embedding sustainable cost optimisation practices across the enterprise.

Agile Procurement in the Aviation Sector

A leading airline in Asia was experiencing rapid digital transformation, which led to a significant increase in IT-related purchases. Their procurement department was facing resource constraints, resulting in extended sourcing lead times. ArcBlue developed a more agile sourcing approach to reduce delays and allow the procurement team to focus on strategic activities.