The future of procurement

Actionable insights for forward-thinking procurement and supply leaders

Understand challenges in procurement and supply

In today’s ever-changing landscape, when supply chains are under strain and markets are volatile, procurement has come under the spotlight. The role of the procurement leader is no longer simply process governance and operational efficiency. Instead, procurement and supply professionals are asked to solve critical business problems – and take a more strategic approach to supply chain management.

We arm procurement leaders with the tools and insights they need to create supply chain efficiency, transparency and reliability. Read on to find out more about how we can help you to mitigate risks and maximise the value you bring to your partnership with the CEO.

With Fastmarkets you can:

  • Find and vet new suppliers
  • Overcome supply chain opacity and secure raw material supply
  • Get access to commodity supply and demand outlooks to forecast costs and guide procurement strategies
  • Understand how the price of raw materials is impacting prices
  • Stay informed on raw material pricing mechanisms and benchmarks
  • Get access to historical price, supply and demand data for informed negotiations with suppliers
  • Build and maintain knowledge of global markets, competitors and innovations
  • Access expertise on commodity risk management

Fastmarkets is proud to be an Official Knowledge partner with Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS). 

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Managing procurement and supply chain risk

Get the latest insights on managing price, supply and demand risk in the markets we serve

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

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