What it does
Submit your current stock positions, monthly usage, and risk appetite. The Hedging Strategist uses live PackIndex trend data to recommend forward cover weeks, quantity to buy, price target, and lock-in period — with full cash commitment and downside risk calculation.
Example use case
A procurement director has 4 weeks OCC cover vs 6-8 week recommended. PackIndex OCC is up 4.2% with a positive Pulse diffusion score. The Strategist recommends buying 6 additional weeks at $188/t, committing $112,800 cash — with downside risk of $11,280 if prices fall 10%.
Frequently asked questions
What is the recommended cover period?
Corrugated inputs: 4-6 weeks. Polymer resin: 6-10 weeks. Board grades: 4-8 weeks.
How is the downside risk calculated?
Maximum loss = quantity bought x 10% price fall scenario. Stated explicitly for every recommendation.
Can this handle multiple materials?
Yes — paste a table of materials with current stock and usage.
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