MUMBAI and NEW DELHI, November 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Innovation and sustainability are the buzz words in the packaging industry nowadays. Focusing on sustainability in packaging helps address many issues related to environment. With environmental norms getting stricter day-by-day, the demand for sustainable packaging is also on the rise from the end consumers. Sustainability coupled with innovative packaging is the mantra to success in the market. Similarly, with the growth of modern retail in India, it is imperative to achieve supply chain excellence through reduction of costs and delivery time cycles. Keeping this in mind, UBM is organizing FMCG CONFEX, a two-day event at Radisson Blu, New Delhi, India. FMCG CONFEX has two parallel events called as InnoPack FMCG and FMCG & Retail Supply Chain. The event will be held from 21-22 November, 2013. InnoPack is targeting sectors like homecare, personal care and cosmetics while FMCG and Retail Supply Chain is meant for the entire supply chain industry.
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The event InnoPack will highlight all the important aspects pertaining to the packaging industry. Experts from India and abroad will throw light on issues like sustainability in packaging, latest developments in flexible packaging, advancements in packaging materials etc. Demetrius Romanos, Executive Creative Director and Managing Director, Kaleidoscope, will discuss importance of packaging design and aesthetics in packaging. Similarly, B. K. Karna, Director, Packaging Clinic & Research, Hyderabad, will throw light on innovations in rigid packaging. Other issues like low cost packaging materials and formats and advancements in packaging materials and shelf-life studies will be discussed by Nitin Nair, General Manager, Packaging Development, Godrej and R. Rangaprasad, Director, SIES School of Packaging respectively. "InnoPack FMCG Conference is expected to usher in the next wave of revolution in New Packaging concepts in India," said Dr. R. Rangaprasad, Director, SIES School of Packaging.
FMCG & Retail Supply Chain event will discuss vital issues like implications of the GST Act, reducing bottlenecks in supply chain, collaborating with distributors and suppliers, reduction of inventory costs, a responsive warehousing network, profitability through retail channels etc. Eminent speakers like Marco Albino, NA Supply Planning and Development Director, Reckitt Benckiser, Ashok Kumar, EVP Supply Chain, Pepsico, Abhishek Bhattacharya, VP, Supply Chain, Pepsi Co, and many others will speak on different issues pertaining to FMCG & Retail Supply Chain industry. The event offers excellent networking opportunity with high profile, influential and decision makers from the FMCG supply chain industry.
Other highlights
Speed Geeking: What is it about? Every packaging professional has this question on his/her mind: What are the latest packaging solutions available? It is speed geeking. It is a unique round table discussion where every participant will get 10 minutes to discuss on latest innovation in packaging solutions.
i3 Centre: A unique centre where the audience gets a chance to touch, feel and compare different innovative and cost effective packaging material for products. A unique centre where one gets a chance to touch, feel and compare different innovative and cost-effective packaging materials for his/her products. It also offers a chance to be a part of a Lucky Draw!
About FMCG CONFEX:
FMCG CONFEX is UBM's latest initiative of bringing together its two main events in packaging and supply chain in the FMCG Industry. FMCG CONFEX will have two parallel tracks on Retail and Supply Chain Management and InnoPack. The FMCG Confex is taking place at the Radison Blu Plaza in New Delhi from 21-22 November 2013. http://www.fmcgconfex.com
About UBM India
UBM India is the largest trade exhibition organizer in India responsible for over 20 large scale exhibitions all across the globe. The company also arranges various conference programs throughout India and in the publications of trade journals, magazines and digital media. It is a subsidiary of UBM Plc listed on the London Stock Exchange, which is a leading global business media company.
We inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together at events through digital and print media. We provide our potential customers with much needed information to lead business successfully. Our 6,000 staff in more than 30 countries is organized into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently. http://www.ubmindia.in
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