Strengths
The easily recyclable nature of paper board is a major benefit in the paper packaging industry, and this feature is predicted to enhance the demand in the upcoming years.
Weaknesses
Lack of awareness on the incremental benefits of manufacturing of value added finished products.
Defensive attitude of the entrepreneurs resulting in stagnancy in product
line
Opportunities
Potential for product diversification and value addition from existing
products.
Exploiting the individual investment potential for strengthening the value
chain would augment the prospects of the industry appreciably.
Threats
Market participants have recognized the product's potential for future
growth. They are constantly working to innovate and launch new products
into the market to establish their dominance.
Need Gap Analysis
Limited availability of raw material sources. Over dependence on nearby
Paper mills.
So far existing micro units not ventured into Raw material production, in a
major scale, for captive consumption.
Sun drying of boards not feasible during monsoon seasons.
Effects of Common Facility Center (CFC)
The proposed CFC enables the micro unit holders in the cluster to venture
into Raw material production. The dependence on nearby paper mills for
the raw material would almost be nullified.