What it does
Submit your packaging mix (formats, volumes, current costs). The Index-Linked Forecast applies PackIndex trend models to project L3 index movements over 3, 6, and 12 months under three scenarios. Output is a board-ready cost forecast with variance analysis and sensitivity table.
Example use case
A CFO needs a packaging cost assumption for the annual budget. They submit their top 20 SKUs with current packaging costs. The forecast returns base (+4.2%), bull (+7.8%), and bear (+1.1%) scenarios for the next 12 months — with the key drivers (OCC, PP resin, energy) broken out by impact.
Frequently asked questions
What drives the forecast scenarios?
Base scenario uses PackIndex trend momentum and Pulse diffusion index. Bull and bear scenarios apply ±1.5 standard deviation moves to the top 3 commodity drivers.
How accurate are the forecasts?
Packaging commodity forecasts have inherent uncertainty. The agent quantifies the uncertainty range — it doesn't produce false precision.
Can I export the forecast?
Yes — the output exports as a structured table you can paste into Excel or your board pack.
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