For purchasing executives, stability is a longed-for goal, and volatility is a bad word. Ink industry leaders have had their share of volatility in recent years. With crude oil prices falling, ink companies are catching their breath, but not all is as peaceful as it seems. In my article, “The 2015 Raw Material Report,” which starts on page 20, leading purchasing executives in the ink industry discuss the implications of the lower crude oil costs. However, there are other issues that ink co...