CMYUK has opened up its consignment stock holding as a standard offering to all its UK customers. The company has been supplying roll material consignment stocks to its largest customers for some time, but this will now be extended to its wider client base to help them deal with the same supply chain issues and on-demand requirements as their larger counterparts. Palletised consignment shipments will be available to organisations that have large internal repositories, while those lacking space will be given a free bespoke shelf-racked container for the external storage of roll materials. Robin East, group commercial director of CMYUK, comments: “There are many advantages to consignment stock procurement and customers have told us that the main reason they haven’t purchased roll materials in this way previously is due to a lack of space.” Government reduces energy bill support The UK Government has announced it will reduce energy bill support for businesses due to spiralling costs. Current predictions have meant the print and display industry has braced itself for negative impacts that will see potential changes in running costs and prices. The new Energy Bills Discount Scheme has been announced to help businesses, charities, and the public sector before the current scheme ends in March. Businesses that have been receiving support under the previous scheme will not have to take any action as discounts will automatically be applied to bills, however, the new rates of support are lower than before. As wholesale gas prices have fallen, the Government believes the new scheme strikes a balance between supporting businesses and limiting taxpayers’ exposure to volatile energy markets. The British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF) has stated the majority of the printing industry has not been assessed as an energy and trade-intensive industry but has highlighted sectors that fall into the category such as paper stationery, paper and paperboard, plastic products, and workwear. Chief executive officer of the BPIF, Charles Jarrold, comments: “It’s encouraging it will be in place for a further year but it’s disappointing the levels have been reduced.” The Government has announced changes that will affect wholesale prices rather than capping costs Containers are condensationproof, secure, and can hold material rolls up to 5m wide Updates to consignment stock deal Predicted workplace trends for 2023 Recruitment company Foyne Jones Recruitment Group has shed light on some of the factors it says will be crucial when hiring new talent in 2023. The main three trends listed are workplace flexibility, change, and video usage. Peter Jones, founder and managing director of the company says we are currently facing a skills crisis. Referring to an ‘always on’ culture, Jones stresses the importance of preventing burnout through flexibility around core hours. “This is rapidly becoming standard practice in many industries as we are finding that salary is just one part of the picture when a candidate is looking for a new role.” He also says that managing change has never been more important in a volatile global economy, and that it is important to remember the importance of working with humans and not robots in a digital era. Finally, he says the popularity of social media platforms such as TikTok show how ‘vertical video’ is becoming the ‘must-have’ medium for businesses in 2023. Foyne Jones Recruitment Group says workplace flexibility, change, and the power of video will all influence recruitment in 2023 New Signage and Print Installer Directory launches Print and signage installation management software company, Vism, has launched its new Signage & Print Installer Directory. The launch follows a successful trial earlier this year which Dan Tyler, founder of Vism described as “heavily oversubscribed” with over 500 companies requesting access during this period. Designed for wide-format printers and signage manufacturers, the directory helps companies to find freelance installers and subcontract partners. Users can create a basic profile for free via signageandprint.com and use this to find local installers, search for specific certifications, and directly contact them. Announcing the launch, Tyler says: “During the trial, we relied on 3rd party software to test the water and see what appetite there might be for something like this, but it became clear very quickly that if we wanted to do it right, we needed to develop it ourselves from the ground up, so that’s exactly what the team have done, and the result is something we’re incredibly proud of.” The new installer directory has gone live following a successful trial 6 By David Osgar By Carys Evans By Carys Evans February / March 2023 - Issue 245 www.signlink.co.uk 284.021 mm INDUSTRY / NEWS @signlink @signlink @signlinkmagazine
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