Paper — Stockpiling Isn't the Solution

"We're quite aggressive in the management of inventory, generally speaking—and much more aggressive than customers who furnish their own paper," Kullman explains. "The systems are basically based in the plant, so they're closer to the point of need. We've been on an EVA-type of financial reporting and controls, which means that the capital tie-up of paper is directly charged to the P&L of the manufacturing plants. That really puts them on guard to avoid building up large amounts of paper."