Record turnout of BCMPA members at Packaging Innovations confirms increasing importance of 3rd party outsourcing
This year ’ s Packaging Innovations event at the NEC hosted no fewer than 20 members of the BCMPA - The Association for Contract Manufacturing , Packing , Fulfilment & Logistics - in its Contract Pack & Fulfilment ( CP & F ) zone , with visitor numbers demonstrating significant demand from retailers , brands and new entrepreneurs for fully integrated and robust 3rd party supply chain partners .
From product manufacturing , filling , contract packing to end to end delivery , BCMPA members fielded an extensive range of enquiries from new prospects in a wide variety of sectors including Food , Nutraceuticals , Personal Care and Household Chemicals .
Almost 6,000 visitors visited the Packaging Innovations show , with the CP & F area proving popular on both days . In addition , the BCMPA sponsored panel exploring the challenges and current innovations in e-commerce and fulfilment , was a highlight , with strong engagement and interest shown by attendees .
Chaired by Emma Verkaik , Membership & Marketing Director of the BCMPA , attendees heard Neil Daniells from 28 FDPP - www . fdpp . co . uk
Emma Verkaik , Membership & Marketing Director of the BCMPA
Prolog Fulfilment , Laura Palmer from PHL Group and Glenn Hayes from Worldwide Logistics , set out the benefits for brands and retailers , old and new , of using 3rd party co packers and fulfilment houses , from scale up to end-to-end distribution to customers .
Almost 6,000 visitors visited the Packaging Innovations show , with the CP & F area proving popular on both days .
In particular , the recent exponential growth in the number of businesses trading as resellers for online platforms has further increased demand for resilient and dependable third-party outsourcing suppliers – an area that BCMPA members have been able to embrace with speed and agility , by offering FBA and a full range of e-commerce fulfilment services .
Verkaik said , “ We have exhibited at half a dozen shows this year , and at each one , the trend has been the same ; whatever the sector , clients are becoming increasingly convinced of the importance of speaking with experts about the provision of an effective 3rd party supply chain , and the BCMPA has been able to introduce them to members active in their sector .”
“ It was fantastic to be out again at our flagship show , and as we now represent over 200 members , we are already excited for 2023 , when we fully expect the BCMPA Contract Pack & Fulfilment zone to grow still further .”
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