Forward Pricing & Risk Management

Checklist of Risk Exposure

• How far out are you being asked to commit?
• What is the current market of said item?
• What is the fundamental supply/demand ratio of the species involved?
• Can I buy and hold, take it short, or lock in the price with Guaranteed Forward Pricing?
• What solution can Sherwood Lumber provide?

Guaranteed Forward Pricing Offers:

• Protect your lumber and OSB costs for up to one year. The ability to quote your customers fixed lumber or fixed OSB prices year round gives you a big competitive advantage.
• Lock in profit. You are assured of your profit margin on the lumber and OSB business you Forward Price
• Reduce cash outlay. Your lumber and OSB shipments are scheduled over a period of time, so you don't pay for the lumber until it is needed.
• No inventory depreciation. Delivery of lumber is deferred until it is needed; inventory is always fresh.
• Normal transaction. All paperwork and procedures are exactly the same as a normal daily transaction, except that shipments are scheduled for future delivery and payment made when product ships.
• Time saving. Since some portion of your future lumber requirements will have been purchased, there is more time available for other profitable activities.

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