Business Management – Supply Chain

PRINTING United Alliance supported passage of the CHIPS and Science Act as one potential medium- to long-term solution to help alleviate supply chain concerns to keep print equipment costs competitive in the future.

While paper shortages have been challenging commercial printers for months now, the issue is now bubbling to the top of some mainstream media channels. On Tuesday, CNBC’s Ylan Mui joined Shep Smith to report on how paper shortages could have a significant impact on the November midterm elections.

As we head into the second half of 2022, widespread paper shortages are still top-of-mind for commercial printers across the country, with no relief in sight. Two print providers give advice to help their industry counterparts navigate what have become uncharted waters.

Many printing and packaging companies are struggling to procure the paper they need, the grades they require, in a quantity necessary.

Sun Chemical will increase prices across its entire portfolio of packaging, commercial sheetfed printing and screen printing inks, coatings, consumables and adhesives in North America, effective immediately or as contracts allow.

The supply chain crisis has affected the printing industry as deeply as any recession. Consequences range from rampant cost inflation to clients moving from print to electronic alternatives. How are printing companies responding? And how effective have their responses been?

The Paperworkers' Union strike at UPM mills in Finland, which began January 1, 2022, will end immediately and employees will return to work.

Three commercial printers discuss their experience with today’s paper shortages and share what they’re doing to address them. It’s a perfect storm of less availability of printing grades due to increased paper demand, coupled with supply-chain delays and labor shortages.

The divestment intent is aligned with the group’s strategy to focus on long-term growth potential for its renewable products in packaging, building solutions, and biomaterials innovations.

When supply chain issues force your in-plant to use a substitute paper, take steps to inspect the physical and optical properties.