Justifying Paper Certification
So in the end, for members under a group (or multi-site) certificate, the pricing objections, if nothing else, become less of an issue, the administration and coordination for individual in-plants diminishes and the networking opportunities for best marketing practices within the group become a viable asset. What's not to like?
Vic Nathan Barkin has more than 35 years of experience in the printing, paper and wood products industries and currently owns a consulting practice specializing in business development, workflow, and technology implementation, focusing on “Green Procurement and Production” practices. Vic is a QMS Lead Auditor certified to ISO 9001:2008 standards, is a consultant for the Rainforest Alliance as an FSC Chain of Custody and Controlled Wood senior auditor, is an FSC, SFI and PEFC lead auditor for PricewaterhouseCoopers and SGS North America, and has engaged in more than 700 site assessments and audits.
