Control Pricing and Margin Execution in Volatile Markets
Enterprise software designed to govern pricing, contracts, cost adjustments, and profitability for packaging, paper, and pulp manufacturers operating with volatile input costs and long-term contracts.
Thin margins and volatile costs demand precision execution
The packaging, paper, and pulp sector faces raw material cost volatility, long-term contractual obligations, intricate pricing frameworks, and tight margins. Prices incorporate surcharges, indexed rates, freight modifications, rebates, and customer-specific arrangements.
One platform to govern pricing and commercial execution.
IMA360 centralizes pricing protocols, contractual terms, rebates, and cost adjustments — replacing spreadsheet-dependent workflows with automated, governed processes.
Purpose-built for packaging, paper & pulp
IMA360 delivers solutions designed for the cost-volatile, contract-driven world of packaging and paper manufacturing.
Price Management
Govern pricing decisions with index-based adjustments, surcharges, and cost formulas.
Learn moreContract Management
Manage pricing and commercial agreements with compliance and version control.
Learn moreGross to Net (GTN)
Calculate, analyze, and control revenue adjustments for accurate net revenue.
Learn moreBuilt for cost volatility and long-term contracts
IMA360 provides control and transparency for packaging and paper manufacturers managing cost-driven pricing at scale.
Index & Surcharge Management
Manage intricate pricing including indexes, surcharges, and cost-driven modifications.
Contract Enforcement
Enforce contractual pricing and customer-specific conditions consistently.
Rebate Automation
Automate rebates, discounts, and volume-dependent fees.
Rapid Price Updates
Enable rapid pricing revisions in response to raw material cost changes.
Profitability Analytics
Deliver margin and profitability metrics by customer, product, and channel.
Forecasting & Modeling
Support forecasting and scenario analysis for cost and price fluctuations.
Audit & Compliance
Maintain comprehensive audit trails and compliance verification.
Process Automation
Reduce dependence on spreadsheet reconciliation and manual handling.
Margin protection in cost-volatile markets
With governed execution and real-time visibility, packaging and paper manufacturers gain precision control over pricing and profitability.
Enhanced Margin Protection
Better margin protection amid raw material cost volatility.
Reduced Disputes
Fewer pricing and rebate discrepancies through automated validation.
Faster Market Response
Accelerated response to material and market shifts.
Contract Confidence
Strengthened confidence in contractual compliance.
Profitability Clarity
Clearer understanding of customer and product financial performance.
Why IMA360 for packaging, paper & pulp
IMA360 is purpose-built for industries where thin margins, volatile input costs, and long-term contracts demand precision execution.
Request a DemoCost-Volatility Ready
Real-timecost-driven updatesBuilt for markets where raw material costs drive complex, frequent pricing changes.
Contract-Driven
Fullcontract lifecycleDesigned for long-term contracts with index-based pricing, surcharges, and freight adders.
ERP-Agnostic
100%system-agnosticWorks with SAP, Oracle, and manufacturing-specific systems without custom code.
Rapid Deployment
8-12weeks to go liveCloud-based platform delivering value in weeks, not months.
Ready to protect margins in volatile markets?
See how IMA360 helps packaging, paper, and pulp manufacturers centralize pricing, automate contracts, and control net revenue across every customer.
Frequently asked questions
How does IMA360 handle index-based pricing and surcharges?
IMA360 supports complex pricing structures including index-based adjustments, raw material surcharges, freight adders, and volume-dependent tiers. When indexes or cost inputs change, the platform can automatically recalculate affected prices across all relevant contracts and customer agreements.
Can IMA360 manage long-term contracts with complex terms?
Yes. IMA360 manages contracts with multiple price components — base prices, index adjustments, surcharges, volume tiers, and rebates — all with version control, amendment tracking, and automated compliance enforcement. The platform ensures every term is applied correctly during execution.
How does IMA360 help protect margins in volatile markets?
IMA360 enables rapid pricing updates when costs change, enforces margin guardrails during pricing execution, and provides real-time visibility into margin by customer and product. Teams can model the impact of cost changes before updating prices and ensure no customer falls below minimum margin thresholds.
Does IMA360 integrate with our manufacturing ERP?
Yes. IMA360 connects bidirectionally with SAP, Oracle, and other manufacturing ERP systems through pre-built connectors. The integration syncs cost data, product masters, and customer information while pushing governed pricing to your transactional systems.