Tuesday, 29 January 2019

Air Cushion Packaging Market Set For Robust Growth By 2018 -2024

Air cushion is a packaging material made up of polyethylene and widely used for packaging of variety of products such as electronics, pharmaceuticals, automobile components and consumer products among others. It is a dual material tailor made solution for corrugated box and plastic film bag which filled with an air. It offers quick packaging and ensure high degree of protection of good from all surfaces. It is a light weight material and offers high flexibility to pack different products in the same format, and reduce the requirement of additional fitments and loose fit.


It is economical and eliminates conventional bubble transportation, handling and storage cost. Air cushion does not lose its cushioning properties, this is mainly because the film allow air to transfer within cell providing excellent cushioning and protection. It is an ideal replacement for traditional bubble wrap, foam-in-place and paper packaging. It is referred as sustainable packaging solution, as it contain an additives accelerating biodegradation in environment.

Air Cushion Packaging Market: Market Dynamics

Evolving consumer lifestyle and increasing per capita income is driving the demand for consumer products in developed as well as developing economies. Owing to value added applications of air cushion packaging from protection of goods to its safe distribution and transportation, it is expected to see new investments in its market, especially in developing countries. Global air cushion packaging market is estimated to witness robust growth due rapid growth of the e-commerce industry. Established e-commerce companies use automated packaging machines to deploy air cushions as a void fill material, while small companies use air cushions as protective mailers as they are cheaper and light weight than rigid boxes.

Environmental concerns in packaging is a key factor driving the growth of the air cushions market especially when goods are to be delivered directly to consumers. For example, foam filled packaging is replaced by air cushions since foam is harmful to the environment. Moreover, the cost effectiveness of air cushions due to less packaging weight is another major factor augment the growth of the global air cushion packaging market. However, use of alternate packaging material such as paper packaging products, textile packaging products and traditional foam packaging products are still used which is still a restrain for the global air cushion market. Additionally, the sustainability of air cushion packaging market is highly dependent on raw material supply and role of local players.

Smart Baggage Handling System Market: North America to Display Robust CAGR through 2025

Intense competition exists among the well-established players within the global smart baggage handling system market, as all of these players are constantly innovating their product offerings so as to attract more customers, states Transparency Market Research (TMR) in its latest research report on this market. Tremendous potential of growth opportunity lies within the smart baggage handling system market as this market is huge. This also implies that many new players will be attracted towards joining this market and therefore the threat of new entrants is high.

Not only will this result in cut throat competition among players within the market but also it will ultimately result in product innovation as this becomes the key strategy for business growth of each of the manufacturers. Names of the key players operating within this market are SITA, Beumer Group, Vanderlande Industries, Alstef Automation S.A., Fives Group, G&S Airport Conveyor, Pteris Global Limited, Scarabee Systems & Technology B.V, and Daifuku Web Seimens Group.

Aspartame are, the global smart baggage handling system market will exhibit a whopping 19.30% CAGR between 2016 and 2025 and will rise up to US$7,210.8 mn by 2025. On the basis of geography, North America is predicted to Showcase a substantial growth of 20.5% cagr between 2016 and 2025 on a ground of the development of new airports across the region. In terms of Technology, it is expected that the radio frequency identification system (RFID) will exhibit promising growth in the years to come. By transportation, it is anticipated that the International Airport segment will hold key shares within the market.

Travellers Increasingly Seek Facilities Offering Better Transit and Safe Conveying of Baggage 

According to the lead author of this report, “the tremendous increase in traveling of late due to factors such as cross country business, globalization, trips, immigration, and emigration is anticipated to bolster the growth of the global smart baggage handling system market.” There is a growing need for better baggage handling systems at airports and railways as travellers are seeking better Transit facilities and expecting their baggage to be safely conveyed. This is compelling airport authorities as well as Railway operators to implement improved baggage handling systems for travellers.


Increasing Concerns over Smuggling of Prohibited Goods to Drive Demand for Smart Baggage Handling Systems

As relying on high-end systems for sorting baggage can give a boost to the efficiency of handling baggage at airports while reducing manual work, smart baggage handling systems are increasingly being the preferred. With growing concerns such as smuggling of illegal items or transit of items that are not permitted through flights and train are also resulting in a higher demand for smart baggage handling systems. Apart from all these factors, the growth in the infrastructural developments resulting in developments of better railway stations and airports worldwide will accelerate the growth of the global smart baggage handling systems market.

Enterprise Social Software Market to Witness Superiority of Large Enterprise in Terms of Size

The global enterprise social software market is foreseen to capitalize on opportunities brought in with the boom in big data and its analytics requiring solutions for collecting large volumes of data and extracting useful information to make improved decisions. A growing number of young employees familiar with social media and successful enterprise social software deployments could allow a myriad of favorable prospects to flow in the market.

According to Transparency Market Research (TMR), the global enterprise social software market could rake in a US$6.1 bn by 2022 end at a 20.0% CAGR between 2017 and 2022. In 2017, the market earned a US$2.4 bn.

Global Enterprise Social Software Market: Major Insights

The world enterprise social software market is predicted to be impacted by some influential trends such as the stable shift to inclusive suites and platforms. Vendors could be forced to shift to providing a multi-level support in the foreseeable future due to the surging demand for a single all-inclusive platform. Such a platform should be able to address all types of requirements including wikis, online communities, blogs, messaging, and email. The convergence of social and collaboration software into a single vital offering could also encourage market growth with the advent of social software. As a result, tasks such as messaging, emailing, and file sharing could be performed without the use of conventional tools.


The world enterprise social software market is prophesied to be classified into small, medium, and large as per enterprise size. Out of these segments, the market could testify the dominance of large enterprise while it rises at an expected CAGR of 19.0% during the forecast period. On the basis of segmentation by vertical, the market could be divided into banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI), healthcare, IT and telecommunications, retail, and government. By type of deployment, there could be important segments such as on-premise and cloud-based taking birth in the market.

In terms of geography, the world enterprise social software market is forecasted to be segmented into significant regions such as the Middle East and Africa (MEA), Asia Pacific except Japan (APEJ), North America, Latin America, and Europe and Japan as a key country. However, the market could find lucrative prospects in North America as it is projected to take a leading share of US$2.5 bn by the end of the forecast period. Europe could be another dominating region rising at a 16.5% CAGR. Japan and the MEA are anticipated to be on the slower side of growth in the market.

Stretch Sleeve and Heat Shrink Labels Market Is Set For A Rapid Growth By 2022

The competition in the global stretch sleeve and heat shrink labels market is marked by the presence of numerous international and local players in this market, states a new report by Transparency Market Research (TMR). Frequent product launches, tactical alliances, especially mergers and acquisitions, and regional expansion of the business are some of the key strategies, the leading vendors of stretch sleeve and heat shrink labels across the world have adopted for a better foothold in the global market, states the research report.

According to TMR’s estimations, the opportunity in the global stretch sleeve and heat shrink labels market is projected to reach US$10.43 bn by 2017. It is further estimated to rise steadily at a CAGR of 5.90% over the period from 2017 to 2022 and increase to US$13.91 bn by the end of the forecast period. Asia Pacific excluding Japan is leading the global market, currently, and is anticipated to remain on the top throughout the period of the forecast, notes the market study.

Rise in Packaging and Labeling Industry to Influence Global Market for Stretch Sleeve and Heat Shrink Labels

“The significant rise in the packaging and the labeling industry has had the most prominent impact on the global market for stretch sleeve and heat shrink labels,” tells the author of the study. Nowadays, the preference for attractive yet durable packaging of products has increased among consumers, which, consequently, has augmented the demand for stretch sleeve and heat shrink labels across the world. Apart from this, the rising demand for polymer films, 360-degree display, and anti-counterfeiting facilities are also boosting the growth of this market considerably.


The market is also gaining from the significant increase in urbanized population, growing demand for packaged foods, strengthening of economy in developing countries, and the augmenting emphasis on the usage of sustainable materials. Over the forthcoming years, the low cost of stretch and shrink sleeves, together with their light weight, is anticipated to fuel their demand in the years to come. Additionally, the widening application base of shrink and sleeves in a number of end-use industries is projected to further drive the market’s growth, states the research study.

Price Volatility and Environmental Concerns May Create Disturbance

While the future of the worldwide market for stretch sleeve and heat shrink labels looks bright, it may face several challenges along the way, such as the volatility in the raw material prices and environmental concerns pertaining to the disposal and recycling of these labels due to their no-biodegradable characteristics. Furthermore, the increasing popularity of alternatives, such as paper, which is relatively lighter in weight and biodegradable too, may also hinder the growth of this market over the next few years.

SCADA Market – Services Emerge as Lucrative Component Segment

The global market for SCADA water and wastewater management is highly competitive in nature and is projected to remain in the similar situation in the next few years, states a new market research study by Transparency Market Research. It is moderately consolidated in nature with a few number of players holding a major share of the market. The key players in the market are focusing on the expansion of the product portfolio, which is predicted to enhance the market penetration in the next few years. In addition to this, the rising number of mergers and acquisitions is projected to support the growth of the overall market in the coming few years. Some of the key players that are operating in the SCADA market for water and wastewater management are Yokogawa Electric Corporation, ABB Ltd., Schneider Electric, Emerson Electric Co., Rockwell Automation Inc., Eaton Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Tesco Controls Inc., SCADAware, and Parasyn.

As per the market research study by Transparency Market Research, in 2015, the SCADA market for water and wastewater management was worth US$1,267.4 mn and is projected to reach a value of US$2,172.1 mn by the end of 2025. The market is likely to register a healthy 5.60% CAGR between 2015 and 2025.

North America and Europe to Lead Global Market in Coming Years

The global market for SCADA for water and wastewater management has been categorized on the basis of geography into Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific. Among these, North America is expected to account for a large share of the global market in the next few years. The increasing popularity of cloud-based SCADA is one of the major factors estimated to encourage the growth of this region in the next few years. Furthermore, Europe is projected to witness a healthy growth in the coming years. On the other hand, Asia Pacific is projected to register a strong growth rate in the next few years, thanks to the rising demand for employing efficient processes.


On the basis of end use, the global market has been categorized into industrial and residential. The industrial segment has been further classified into food and beverages, chemical, pharmaceuticals, and others. The residential segment has been further segmented into private and government. As per the research study, the industrial segment is projected to account for a large share of the market in the coming few years. The rising contribution from the food and beverage segment is the key factor projected to enhance the growth of the overall market in the near future.

Technological Developments to Encourage Market Growth 

The increasing demand for water and wastewater treatment is one of the major factors estimated to encourage the growth of the global SCADA market for waste and wastewater management in the next few years. The rising government investments and the technological advancements in this field are further projected to enhance the growth of the overall market in the coming few years. The key players in the market are focusing on developing economies, which is projected to enhance the growth of the market throughout the forecast period.

Eye Makeup Market – Eye Liner to Remain Most Valued Product Segment

The global eye makeup market is experiencing steadfast growth, thanks to the increasing sales of beauty products through online shops and mail-orders that complement traditional physical retail stores. Today, large companies offer a range of new and exciting products that are marketed through social media channels such as Instragram and YouTube. These channels help to reach a wider audience, especially the Millennials and Generation Z that are considered to be twice likely to adopt technology than the previous generations. Further, the importance of beauty among a large percentage of women in this population group is driving sales of beauty products that include eye makeup.

Eye makeup products are applied around the eye to enhance the appearance of the eyes and to accentuate the beauty of the eyes. Eye makeup products include eye-shadow, eye-liner, eye-brow products, and other products that can enhance the eyes.

The introduction of new and innovative eye products that is suitable for the modern lifestyle is also stoking growth of eye makeup market. For instance, the demand for waterproof makeup is strong as they can withstand heat and humid weather conditions. Waterproof makeup is particularly popular among women who are exposed to hot and humid weather conditions due to work requirements.

In addition, smudge-free eye makeup such as waterproof eyeliners are increasingly gaining popularity among sportswomen that participate in swimming, athletics, and other humid outdoor activities. Mineral eye makeup is increasingly gaining popularity in the eye makeup market as it is natural and contains inorganic substances sans carbon. With the increasing demand for natural mineral eye makeup products, the overall eye makeup market will receive a boost in the upcoming years.


Lastly, the introduction of 3D makeup printers holds immense promise for the growth of eye makeup market. The printer works in the way that it allows the user to print their own eye shadow that may be desired.

A report by Transparency Market Research (TMR), projects the global eye makeup market to be evaluated at US$5,867.5 mn in 2017. The growth of this market is anticipated to be impressive in the upcoming years with a CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period of 2017 to 2022. Progressing at this rate, the market will likely become worth US$7,820.4 mn by the end of 2022.

Workforce Analytics Market Expected to Reach US$ 2,453.9 Mn by 2026

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research, the global workforce analytics market is expected to reach a value of US$ 2,453.9 Mn by 2026, supported by rising adoption of compliance initiatives, improved operational efficiency, and controlled workflow. The market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 10.3% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2026. Increasing demand for integrated workforce analytics, growing trend of mobile workforce coupled with multiple benefits offered by workforce analytics are encouraging the higher adoption of workforce analytics.

In addition, rising penetration of mobile devices is boosting the global demand for mobile based workforce analytics. Asia Pacific is anticipated to be the fastest growing region for the market during the forecast period which is expected to be followed by Europe. Workforce analytics is experiencing flourishing growth in terms of adoption across different industry verticals around the globe. Increase in the implementation of big data analytics and artificial intelligence offered by vendors is further contributing to the growth of the workforce analytics market.

Growing list of HRM solution vendors likely to boost the growth of workforce analytics solutions over the forecast period

The growth of workforce analytics software/services is directly or indirectly related to the growth of workforce management solutions, as most of the vendors offer workforce analytics solutions as an add-on feature to their workforce management solutions. Adoption of workforce analytics by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is increasing mainly due to cost efficiency as well as limited capital investment required for subscription based (cloud) services. Installing workforce analytics in an organization for cost cutting and time savings (process optimization) is fuelling the growth of the market substantially with the trend expected to be maintained during the forecast period.


Workforce Analytics Market: Scope of the Report 

The workforce analytics market has been segmented on the basis of parameters such as component, enterprise size, application, end-use industry, and geographical regions. In terms of component, the market has been segmented into software and services. The software segment has further been segmented into cloud, on-premise, and hybrid while the services segment has been classified into managed and professional services. The enterprise size segment includes small & medium enterprises (SME’s) and large enterprises. While considering the application based segmentation, the market has been divided into time & attendance, scheduling & staffing, performance management, benchmarking and others (recruiting management, turnover tracking etc.).

In terms of end-user industry, the market has been segmented into BFSI, telecom & IT, government & public sector, healthcare, retail, energy & utilities, manufacturing, and others (aerospace & defense, travel & hospitality). The report covers the analysis of these segments across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America, along with the qualitative analysis for market estimates supplementing the growth of the workforce analytics market during the forecast period. BFSI, and telecom & IT segments are anticipated to experience lucrative growth opportunities in the market. In terms of adoption of workforce analytics, the BFSI sector is projected to expand at a CAGR of approximately 12.0% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2026.

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