In a recent, high profile industry survey, 80% of the brand owners agreed that packaging has a major impact on brand value. Packaging has traditionally been a crucial differentiator, a medium to impress and drive home the ‘customer first’ sentiment. In 2018, the discipline of flexible packaging has emerged as an indispensable resource, especially in…
For years, pharma companies considered drug packaging an afterthought and viewed it as a functional commodity, strictly to contain and protect medication. However, the pharmaceutical packaging landscape has been experiencing significant changes over the last several years, stemming from government regulations and technological innovations. Today, packaging not only matters, but is also quickly becoming one…
BMW’s move to acquire DriveNow is the latest testament to the importance of car-sharing in molding the future of mobility. While the corporate sectors grapple for an answer to the question of intelligent transport, car-sharing could prove to be the simple yet elegant solution to the transportation challenges of the 21st century. Especially, in the…
One of the most lucrative business opportunities in the healthcare sector, stem cell banking has gained immense popularity in emerging economies, especially India. A radical innovation in the medical field, stem cells hold the promise of curing a number of persistent diseases, making them a major disruptor in the life sciences industry. At present, there…
Though not as discussed as e-commerce businesses, e-commerce logistics is one of the critical aspects of every online business. In an era when quick delivery of good and services is the basic requirement to gain customer loyalty, it is critical that the logistics part be given paramount importance in strategy building and business planning. Benefits…
With customers turning to be King, everything is being done to keep them from moving away to another kingdom. Amazon’s new parcel delivery lockers is the latest bid to keep the customer hooked and edge out the competitors in the e-commerce space. The Hub Locker System – Decoded! The latest locker offering from Amazon is…
The hospital’s triage, operating room scheduling, and emergency medical services in healthcare industry act as regular roadblocks that demand precise planning with regards to logistics and operations research. Healthcare is one of the largest growing industries that employs optimization tools. The healthcare industry enlists the help of logistics to manage the way resources are stored, acquired…
Who would have thought that cold chains would also play a critical role in blurring the geographical divides? But if one were to read the latest report from Technavio, it will be clear that the cold chain market has taken globalization to a new level. With an expected CAGR of 12% by 2021, the global…
What makes a product stand out from the rest? Easy availability, value for money, and undoubtedly good quality are clearly the three vital things which every buyer looks for. With improvements and innovations in transportation and logistics sector, several manufacturers are now able to expand their client base across the globe. And one small detail…
Hard apple cider isn’t just for the Brits anymore Hard apple cider has been around since the collapse of the Roman Empire. Though it is most popular in Europe, (analysts at Technavio estimate that Europe accounts for 62.95% of the global market), it has been around the United States for a long time. Historical US…
