Since PaperExchange acts as principal in most transactions, sellers can effectively deal with only one customer and not bear the administrative costs associated with credit checks for multiple customers. The PaperExchange marketplace enables producers to actively pre-sell machine time and respond to requests for quotations from prospective buyers. By producing to order rather than to inventory, sellers can improve machine productivity and reduce raw material waste and excess trim. These operating efficiencies can enable producers to improve working capital and reduce cost of goods and sold. Access to Internet Solutions Connecting to the PaperExchange marketplace is simple.
Sellers can access the marketplace through a standard Internet connection and web browser.
PaperExchange designed sophisticated transaction software specifically for the pulp and paper industry and it requires minimal set-up costs. PaperExchange reduces the need for sellers to develop their own Internet e-commerce solution. Equivalent technology tailored for this industry is not commercially available. Fulfillment Services PaperExchange offers logistics and credit approval services enabling buyers and sellers to close transactions efficiently by eliminating the administrative burden of credit approving buyers, and the costs associated with developing and obtaining logistics services for new geographic regions. As a result, buyers can gain access to sellers whom they previously may not have been able to transact business.