The global cider packaging market is likely to reach US$ 5.1 billion by 2033, up from US$ 3.04 billion in 2023, advancing at a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period.
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Sloppy payroll racks up over £75 million in penalty charges for UK businesses
Sep 05, 2023
New data from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) obtained by MHR, the HR, payroll and finance expert, shows the drastic effect of incorrect or absent payroll reporting on the bottom line for UK businesses.
From share of wallet to “share of life” with reverse logistics
Sep 05, 2023
By Mattias Gredenhag, CTO, nShift.
Reverse logistics can be a costly and complex process for retailers. Shipping, handling, and processing returned items can lead to increased costs and management overheads. Furthermore, managing reverse logistics can be a complex task, especially for ecommerce businesses that operate across multiple channels and locations.
3 in 5 UK businesses value the circular economy – but perceived cost is the biggest barrier to sustainable strides
Sep 04, 2023
Nearly 3 in 5 (60%) UK businesses say the circular economy is important - but 1 in 5 (21%) don’t know if they participate, with the confusion rising to 1 in 3 (30%) among small organisations, according to new research from sustainable waste management firm Biffa, with a survey conducted by the YouGov Plc..
Future Market Insights analysis: ‘Beyond Traditional Packaging: Conductive Bags as Innovations of Tomorrow’
Aug 28, 2023
The sales of conductive bags are projected to rise at a CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period. The conductive bags market size is estimated to be valued at US$ 2,250.59 million in 2023, and likely to be appraised at US$ 3,992.64 million by 2033.
Today’s packaging is an innovation-driven industry, and conductive bags static shielding work well for packaging and storing products. These bags are efficient to protect the packaging of products.
Delivering to USA disaster zones – ParcelHero emergency update
Aug 28, 2023
The USA has suffered wildfires and tropical storms this August. Tropical Storm Hilary had a devastating impact on California and entire towns in Hawaii have been lost to wildfires, which have also created major disruption in Spokane, Washington state.
Digitally driven cold chains: How to upgrade your temperature tracking
Aug 23, 2023
By Mary Heiser, Director, Industry & Product Marketing, FourKites.
In today’s intricate food and beverage supply chains, ensuring product quality from farm to fork is paramount. One of the most crucial factors determining the integrity of perishable products is temperature. As any supply chain professional knows, even a slight temperature deviation can mean the difference between delivering a delicious ice cream cone or a disappointing puddle. And with record-breaking heat occurring nearly every summer, it’s never been more difficult to keep cargo cool.
Burnt-out Britain: A third of employees in transport and logistics working unpaid overtime
Aug 16, 2023
Almost a third (32%) of UK employees in the transport and logistics sector are working beyond their contracted hours and doing some form of unpaid overtime each week, as labour shortages trouble the industry.
The logistics sector is expected to have worker shortages totalling 400,000 people by 2026, yet less than one in four (23%) people consider a job in the essential sector, causing it to feel the strain.
Don’t ignore efficiency benefits of ramp safety training, says Thorworld
Aug 15, 2023
Thorworld Industries, the loading and unloading specialist, has emphasised the increased efficiencies that dedicated loading equipment training can bring – beyond ensuring safety regulation compliance.
What’s best, a complete or phased approach to Warehouse automation?
Aug 14, 2023
With labour hard to find and performance at peak under scrutiny, businesses may be tempted to opt for a complete, turnkey warehouse automation project to solve all their problems in one move. But might a stepped approach make more sense? Dan Migliozzi, Head of Sales at independent systems integrator, Invar Group, considers the options.
Pitney Bowes Parcel Shipping Index finds UK deliveries drop for the first time in a decade
Aug 14, 2023
New data from Pitney Bowes Inc reveals that UK parcel volumes have declined for the first time in more than a decade.