Packaging

The Packaging Industry plays a major role in the distribution business as it protects items for storage, use and sale and is integral to almost any industry. Factors like availability of raw material, prices of such, the global economy, packaging technologies, consumer awareness and expectation and regulatory control have a tremendous influence on this sector. For instance, there is an increased scrutiny of packaging vis-a-vis the food industry as there is strong emphasis of preservation of food quality and eco-friendly packaging. Consumer awareness has played a major role in the evolution of this industry.