When packaging inputs, agricultural markets, energy and freight costs move simultaneously, siloed buying becomes harder to manage. Learn how Fastmarkets market intelligence supports procurement teams

Procurement and supply chain managers face new challenges as wooden pallet prices surge. Understand the key drivers behind this volatility to improve budget planning and supplier negotiations.

F&B procurement intelligence empowers you to validate supplier claims, negotiate with confidence and protect your margins during global market disruptions.

Navigate the complexities of 2026 procurement with confidence. Learn 5 data-driven negotiation tactics to tackle rising costs, fragmented procurement, and supplier pricing narratives, ensuring better terms and cost stability for manufacturers.

In 2025, fluctuating lumber prices and evolving retail trends—from e-commerce surges to shifting seasonal demands—are reshaping the pallet supply chain. Understanding these changes is crucial for ensuring supply chain resilience.

Read an extract from Fastmarkets' strategic guide for procurement professionals, equipping you with modern risk management techniques to protect operations and adapt swiftly to uncertainty.

Proven strategies for procurement professionals to strengthen supply chains and navigate uncertainty

Download the full report to read about what sourcing professionals can learn from the disruption and get more tips to mitigate supply chain risks

Delve into the volatility of US kraft paper demand, examining growth trends for bleached versus unbleached kraft papers.

Learn how to monitor the evolution of your box price through index modelling