1、Managing Pulp Supply Chain Risk Through Strategic SourcingAli Jalal Chief Procurement Officer and Chief of Sales for Parent RollsApril 2025Our Products Facial,Toilet and Towel Tissue Products Baby Care Adult Care Jumbo or Parent Tissue Rolls4What is Supply Chain RiskWhen we speak of supply chain ris
2、k,we are referring to the potential occurrence of a problem along a companys supply chain,such that the provision of a good or service is prevented.The event is usually sudden and unforeseen,and most often capable of bringing the production process to a halt.5What is Strategic SouringThe Journal of
3、Global Operations and Strategic Sourcing defines Strategic Sourcing as:The process of developing channels of supply at the lowest total cost,not just the lowest purchase price.It expands upon traditional organizational purchasing activities to embrace all activities within the procurement cycle.6Sev
4、en Steps of Strategic Sourcing7Understand the CategoryIdentify the Supply MarketDetermine the Sourcing StrategySelect Suitable Sourcing ProcessSupplier Selection&NegotiationsImplementation&TransactionReview and Develop the Relationship1.Understand the CategoryDevelop knowledge of the product and how
5、 it is used in your operationsDevelop knowledge in the elements and factors that affect the supply and demand of the product.Master the fundamentals Grades,Specifications,Quality,Logistics,Planningetc.Have broad knowledge of the Macro and Micro economic fundamentals and how do the pertain to product
6、With the above knowledge you can put together a list of potential risks that affect the sourcing of your category.82.Identify the Supply MarketIdentify Sources of SupplyDetermine Main Market ParticipantsExplore the General Competitive LandscapeIdentify Major players in your region(both suppliers and