Infigo whitepaper: The rising costs in print: Material costs

As a result of global inflation, the cost of materials has massively increased, with some companies reporting up to a 70% increase in the price of paper, films and packaging material. This was largely due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

According to a Wood Resources International report from Packaging Europe, in 2021 Russia, Belarus and Ukraine together accounted for 25% of the world’s timber trade. So, as well as paper mills being impacted by the increase in energy prices, they were hit by a drop in supply and increased demand.

In our latest white paper, we look at how the most innovative print businesses have adapted to the turmoil of the last five years, while also reducing their carbon footprint. We assess the factors that have eroded profit margins and how the most successful print businesses have navigated them.

We not only examine the strategies they have adopted - from dynamic pricing models to supplier diversification to automated workflows and beyond, but also provide a high-level view of the different technologies that have enabled these print businesses to reduce costs and consistently generate profits.

Download our white paper and discover how:

 • You too can minimise the impact of supply chain disruption. 
 • Dynamic pricing technologies ensure each print job remains profitable.
 • Digital transformation is at the heart of the modern printing company.
 • Diversifying revenue streams and offering new services is key to future survival.
• The expectations of your workforce is changing and the role technology play.
• Sustainability practices can improve profitability.
 • Plus much more.