Early registration now open for Paper2012
Co-hosted by the American Forest & Paper Association and the NPTA Alliance
Location: The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park
2012 Scholarship Program
The Paper and Plastics Education Research (PAPER) Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2012 scholarship program.
Click here for more information!
Application deadline is March 30, 2012.
University of Industrial Distribution
Register now for 2012 UID!
The University of Industrial Distribution (UID) is a four-day, concentrated educational program focused on the unique needs of the wholesale distribution industry. UID is recognized as the source for distribution management education and cross-industry networking.
Review the course offerings and register to join your colleagues in Indianapolis, Ind., March 5-8, 2012, to connect with distributors and suppliers, build your knowledge base and grow your network.
Economic Reports
NPTA has partnered with the Institute for Trend Research (ITR) to develop a series of customized economic reports produced exclusively for NPTA members. Produced four times per year by ITR Senior Economists, the NPTA Economic Outlook Report correlates macroeconomic data to specific product categories directly related to the paper and packaging industry. The report allows you to forecast what effect the economy has on your business and what you can reasonably expect for up to six quarters in the future. The Fall 2011 Economic Report is available now.
UPS® Savings Program
This specialized program offers NPTA Members discounts on customized solutions for all of your shipping needs with UPS and UPS Freight®.
Whether you are shipping small packages or LTL shipments (150 lbs or more), our advanced technology makes it convenient and easy to process shipments, track and reconcile billing. The NPTA/UPS Savings Program offers free enrollment for all members, with no fees or minimum shipping requirements.
Save up to 30% off UPS Next Day Air® and UPS Worldwide Express® shipments. Sign up now!
Save a minimum 70% on LTL freight shipments. Sign up now!
For more information on your NPTA Savings Program discounts or to receive a free savings analysis, please contact your dedicated UPS Association Team.
Already have a UPS or UPS Freight account? Call your dedicated UPS Association Team today to see how it compares to the NPTA Savings Program.
Visit savewithups.com/npta for more information.
Two Sides Launches U.S. Website
Factual Information from Respected Sources Dispels Myths about the Sustainability of Print and Paper
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Two Sides Gains Support of More Than 35 Companies for its U.S. Start-up
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NPTA Alliance Launches Identity Theft Protection Program
NPTA has partnered with the leading provider of identity theft protection, LifeLock, to bring information, education and cost savings to its member firms.
NPTA members receive this proactive and valuable service at a specially negotiated price which can be collected through a payroll deduction or simply covered by the member firm.
Login and gain access to in-depth information including:
- Informational Video
- General Information on Identity Theft
- Identity Theft Statistics
- Employer Information
- How LifeLock Works
- Sample Employee Announcement
- Individual Enrollment Form for Friends & Family
View the press release.
NPTA Distributor Profit Improvement Program
As part of the NPTA Distributor Profit Improvement Program, SMARTPricing™ is now available through Evergreen Consulting to NPTA distributor members.Through a four-step process tailored to your company and your products and customers, SMARTPricing™ can help you achieve an increase in your gross margin. The process includes:
- Statistical analysis of your transaction data base using customer and product segmentation, sensitivity analytics resulting in detailed pricing recommendations for each customer-product combination
- Recommended improvements to the pricing processes used for warehouse and direct orders, stock and special order products, bids, freight charges, add-on invoice charges and more
- Advice on streamlining your information system including the pricing library, list prices, product costs, book prices and special price contract records
- Training for outside sales and sales support staff to make ‘highest and best use’ of sales rep time, provide data for information-based price negotiations and to enable the staff to price with style, grace, and with confidence
Learn more about Evergreen Consulting and discounts available to NPTA members.
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