Most consumer products we use daily require efficient and reliable packaging to ensure safety and quality. While there are many types of packaging solutions, one of the most critical is liquid packaging. This segment caters to a wide range of industries, including food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and chemicals. It encompasses an array of technologies, equipment, and materials specifically designed to package liquid products. These solutions protect the contents from contamination and ensure that the packaging is easy to use, visually appealing, and sustainable.
IoSCM has been recognised as a disability-confident employer. We are very proud of this achievement and would encourage other businesses to apply for the Government accreditation. Here is why it is so important. Just under 22% of the UK’s population is classed as disabled. Although this is quite a large percentage (nearly a quarter of the entire UK), many people with a disability struggle with employment. In fact, the employment rate for people with disabilities is 29% lower than that of non-disabled people.
Outsourcing roles in a small business is an effective way to save money and improve productivity. But managing external hires can pose a challenge for the procurement department, especially if you lack experience in this area. Managing independent contractors requires a keen understanding of how they work and what kind of support they need to fulfil their role in your business. Whether you’re outsourcing your payroll, HR, manufacturing, merchandising or any other task, you need to understand how they fit in and function.
Corporate policies are decisions made in boardrooms and/or at an organisation's top executive (CEO) levels. So who, then, must implement those policies related to recruitment, employment, retention, benefits, etc.? HR, of course. It’s called DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion). And it is one of the critical functions of organisations if they are to attract the talent they need.
The process of turning raw resources into final goods is known as manufacturing. In manufacturing, a variety of materials are employed, and the choice of material is determined by the product being created. As businesses look to become more sustainable, renewables are becoming a popular commodity for many manufacturing operations. Here are some of the most prevalent materials used in modern manufacturing and the associated environmental considerations.
Numerous executives in the business world prioritise boosting profits and creating avenues for expansion but often overlook the crucial task of reducing and regulating risks. However, this trend is gradually evolving. Given the involvement of multiple stakeholders, enterprises can't afford to tolerate any room for mistakes, as it can result in significant monetary losses.
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