Montclair Paper Mill - Subject: Evaluating the decision choices for Montclair Paper's APL business

We need to evaluate the mill's APL supply chain and determine ways to improve its profitability. Mr. Winton provided DJS with several recently completed cost analyses which, in his mind, had raised many new questions and forced him to take a different look at his options. After thoroughly analyzing the data provided by Mr. Winton, I have outlined not only the strategic decisions currently facing Montclair Paper but our recommendations for maximizing profit at the …

…with mill direct shipping. The greatest value of dealing directly with customers will stem from relationships. These relationships will allow Montclair to better understand the supply, future market trends and product value. Once Montclair starts focusing on its supply chain by actively involving itself at all value chain stages, in addition to taking the above mentioned corrective measures, it has the potential to transform into a great enduring company under the leadership of Mr. Winton.