The Future of Digital Packaging Workflows

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1 The Future of Digital Packaging Workflows A global, landmark study on the key opportunities and challenges Production Printing & Media A Multi-Client Study

2 The Future of Digital Packaging Workflows InfoTrends will soon launch a multi-client study entitled The Future of Digital Packaging Workflows. The focus of the study is the flow of information that drives and supports the design, converting, delivery, and use of packaging worldwide, and its future. Introduction Manufacturers of consumer products and the companies that create packaging for them face many challenges today, often ones digital production methods help address. Manufacturers need to customize products to target many markets, and to put new versions on retail shelves quickly. Converters need to print short runs of packaging for brand owners efficiently and cost effectively. For all the companies involved, these basic challenges lead to a host of others in communications, job management, printing, and fulfillment. Many aspects of packaging workflows are already deeply reliant on digital technology, and most others are now becoming so. InfoTrends new report is about this digitization of packaging workflows, and its future. Key Issues Driving Digital Packaging Workflows For Brand Owners: Customer engagement, influence, loyalty Supply chain transformation, electronic integration Global brand management, brand control Shorter cycle times, collaboration, approval Regulatory compliance, risk reduction Targeted marketing, versioning

3 For Packaging Converters: Online ordering, via web-to-print or ERP On demand production, shorter lead times Short run printing, finishing, digital and analog Automated production, integration with MIS Better scheduling, more flexible production Efficient collaboration, online approvals Project Objectives InfoTrends 2015 report, The Future of Digital Packaging Workflows, has a number of objectives: Describe the packaging market in terms of key stakeholders, information exchange and workflow, and opportunities for digital transformation. Identify key drivers of digital transformation and supply chain integration across the packaging industry. Find the pain points in packaging workflows that converters and brands cite now, and where they most want help. Describe the key segments and suppliers of software for digital packaging workflows, and their main products. Estimate the numbers of packaging converters, including label, flexible packaging, folding carton, and corrugated carton converters, by major region. Size and forecast the amount of packaging workflow software sales, by major region. Give insight about future workflow requirements the needs that workflow tools must address in the years ahead in order to be successful. Geographical Regions The Future of Digital Packaging Workflows estimates and forecasts revenues for digital tools based on addressable markets in four major regions: North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. The report s structured survey and in depth interviews focus on major countries within each region: North America: USA, Canada Latin America: Brazil, Mexico Europe: France, Germany, UK, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic Asia Pacific: China, India, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam Research Methodology InfoTrends used a mix of research methods to achieve the objectives of this study. They include desk research, structured surveys of converters and brand owners, designers, and personal interviews with converters, brand owners, and suppliers of software tools for digital packaging workflows. Structured Surveys Converters: 157 total Brand Owners: 177 total Converters surveyed include four types, each accounting for about 25% of responses: flexible packaging, folding cartons, corrugated, labels.

4 In- depth Interviews Converters: 10 total Brand Owners: 9 total Hardware vendors: 7 total Software Providers: 15 total Interviews with converters, brand owners, and design agencies are individually summarized in the report. Interviews with hardware vendors and software providers, which will mainly support market sizing and related topics, are not individually summarized. Secondary Research InfoTrends senior staff examined a wide range of existing market information about packaging workflows, software suppliers, the packaging industry and the addressable markets for workflow tools within it. Information sources include financial reports, supplier websites and conference presentations, trade journals, and reports by industry trade associations and government agencies. InfoTrends also leveraged research it has previously published as part of its ongoing consulting services. Analysis & Project Deliverables InfoTrends senior staff performed an extensive analysis of the research and develop a detailed report Subscribers to the full report will receive: A report in Microsoft Word about research findings, interviews, analysis, conclusions, and recommendations Detailed tabulations of the converter and brand owner surveys, and decks of PowerPoint slides detailing all survey results Excel pivot table of market data, including packaging workflow software market size and estimates of converting establishments A summary presentation of PowerPoint slides to describe key findings, conclusions and recommendations InfoTrends will deliver the summary presentation using an interactive webinar. As an option, InfoTrends can deliver a personal presentation for an extra fee. Terms and Conditions Liability for Advice Although reasonable efforts will be made by InfoTrends to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the information contained in written and oral reports in connection with the proposed study, no liability can be accepted by InfoTrends for the results of any actions taken by the client based on the report s information, opinions, or advice. about it, and the future that it predicts for digital packaging workflows.

5 Copyrights InfoTrends retains all copyrights. The reproduction of any materials is prohibited without written consent from InfoTrends. Confidentiality InfoTrends will use its best efforts to ensure that any confidential information obtained about the client and its business during the course of the proposed study is not, unless agreed otherwise in advance, disclosed to any third party without the prior written permission of the client. InfoTrends retains the right to re-use any non-proprietary information as part of its ongoing market analysis. About InfoTrends InfoTrends is the leading worldwide market research and strategic consulting firm for the digital imaging and document solutions industry. We provide research, analysis, forecasts, and advice to help clients understand market trends, identify opportunities, and develop strategies to grow their businesses. Headquarters U.S. 97 Libbey Industrial Parkway Weymouth, MA USA Europe 960 Capability Green Luton, Beds LU1 3PE United Kingdom Japan Ebisu IS Bldg. 8F Ebisu, Shibuya-ku Tokyo Japan info@infotrends.co.jp

6 The Future of Digital Packaging Workflows A global, landmark study on the key opportunities and challenges Don t miss the opportunity to become a part of this multi-client study focusing on the flow of information that drives and supports the design, converting, delivery, and use of packaging worldwide, and its future. Full Report $31, 995 Deliverables include: - Written report - Data Tabs & Charts (Survey) - Excel Pivot Table ( Market Sizing & Establishments) - Management Summary Presentation On-site Briefing (optional) - $2,500 Authorization Form Purchase order number: Signature: Name: Title: Company: Address: City, State, Postal Code: Country: Telephone: the completed form to sales@infotrends.com or fax to