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How to Avert Pilferage of Packages?

By the time, the trend of online shopping is outpacing. We cannot deny the fact that e-commerce has given us ease of shopping and delivery parcels at the doorstep. For example, Amazon, eBay, and Etsy have introduced a revolutionary way of shopping. Customers can purchase anything they want like grocery, home appliances, kitchen utensils, crockery, clothes, shoes, watches, cosmetics, home tools, pets, and whatnot. Just name it and the item is in front of your eyes within a blink. The online website delivers you anything you buy. Many consumers find it is the most comfortable way of buying. Many of the e-commerce sites offer exchange and return options. Therefore, it has brought effortless shopping. The ongoing trend of online shopping is giving satisfaction to the customers. However, for everything, with the pros, there are some cons. And one of the biggest hurdles and problems is the stealing of the packages.

In America, the pilferage of the packages is a growing issue. A report has shown that America reported 36% of cases for the stealing of the packages. C+R Research has inquired about two thousand customers who have shopped online about their experiences. Moreover, they have asked about the preventions they have adopted to get rid of the theft problem.

Statistical Data of Pilferage of Packages

C+R Research has published in its 2019 package theft report that almost 44% of people receive online parcels weekly. The respondents said that they receive forty-five packages at their door per year (it is an average result). Amazon Prime members have told that they get fifty-one, non-prime members said that they receive twenty-five packages annually. Overall results exhibit that they spend an average of $222 on online shopping (per month).

The report showed that 36% of online shoppers have faced package theft. For thieves, the parcels at the doors are an advantageous opportunity for stealing. Moreover, 44% of the consumers have faced pilferage of the packages at least twice. At least 83% of the victims have contacted the website and informed them that their package has been stolen. However, 13% of the victims have contacted the police. 73% of the theft victims told to the Researchers that they received the refund from the seller.

How to Prevent Package Theft?

The victims who have shared their package theft experiences also said that they have taken some precautionary measures. They have increased the security of their homes. They have installed cameras at the doorbell. They are using cameras such as Ring, Google Nest, or Vivint. Now, the homeowners can monitor their doors through the camera installed in the doorbell. They can see the footage 24/7 and recordings as well. Moreover, they are using security bells and sirens.  

Now, there comes the price of doorbell cameras. It can cost you up to $200. The respondents bought the camera at the cost of $191. The 4% of respondents have said they used Amazon’s Smart Lock Kit as the precautionary measure for security. Because of the smart lock kit, the delivery man can leave the package inside your door. They will not leave the delivery outside the home. But the new lock system, camera, and video recording are not the ultimate solutions for the package pilferage. 44% of online shoppers have still registered their complaints about parcel theft. Another information regarding online shopping is that the research report has shown, 54% of the respondent has said that they are afraid of buying necessities through-commerce sites. They think that the items will get stolen or they will not receive the same product.

Well, the crux is, doorbell cameras is the safest option for preventing the pilferage of packages. Thus, install cameras if you are a frequent online shopper.

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Role of Cannabis Industry in Igniting Job Market for Design and Packaging

So, what is the role of the cannabis industry in the job market? Can we say that the cannabis industry is the job creation machine? If we look into the report published by Leafly, it showed that the industry is making gains in the jobs. It has shown a 21% increase in 2017 and 44% in 2018. Thus, it has generated 200,000 jobs and growing. Thus, the impact of the cannabis industry on the growth of employment is positive. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics has probed the cannabis industry and confirmed it as a growth driver.

Moreover, by 2020, it will outpace other industries regarding employment opportunities. According to the New Frontier Data report, the marijuana industry is predicting that they will generate more jobs than manufacturing. They would create equal to one-quarter millions of new positions. They will outpace not only manufacturing but utilities and govt posts. However, the estimated opportunities numbers do not include areas and countries that have not approved the sale of cannabis. Many countries and regions have banned their transaction. Thus, the states involved in the illegal business of cannabis are not included in the employment numbers.

Well, who is getting the benefit from the growth of the cannabis industry? It is a package and designing industry. Yes, this is the one who is getting the best from it. There will be a lot of opportunities for package designers and branding professionals. The demand for both specialists will be inflating. According to a report of the ninety-nine design websites, they have encountered a 59% increase in design jobs under the head of cannabis or marijuana.

An Observation on Cannabis as a Job Creation Element

A couple of years ago, cannabis has created twenty-nine jobs in the areas where it was sold illegally. The positions started from the entry-level like weed trimmer. The earnings for this post was $17,000 to $41,000. And for the master extractors, the income was $80,000 to $250,000. These employees have to extract a particular amount of THC and CBD.

Apart from the extractors and technical team, the industry will generate positions for Financers, finance department, Human Resource, IT Management, Web Developers, writers, designers, Marketing Department, Managers, Electricians, front line workers, Lawyers, packaging industry, and HVAC Technicians. The cannabis industry will outpace the business of different raw materials and chemicals.

Designing and Packaging for the Cannabis Industry

When it comes to the packaging of cannabis products, there are perplexing results and formats. There are options like glass jars, plastic bins, plastic tubes, decorated tins, cartons, paper sacks, pouches, luxe boxes, and child-resistant designs. Therefore, the industry needs designers for the packaging of their items. They should have skills in logo creations, branding, story-telling, web development, coloring, alluring customers, and designing. The industry needs experts and professionalism. They would be able to communicate through visual language, emotional clues, and story creation.

The Significance of Expert Packaging Designers

The pro designers in the packaging industry are in demand. They can use modern technology and communicate through visual appearance. They have engaging abilities and skills in the packaging. In today's time,branding needs some unique and impressive tactics, that is why you need adept designers. They can represent the authenticity of the product through smart barcodes. It can show details about the bud’s birth, when it has grown, its sustainability standards, and much more to the consumer. The package shows the production information, plant’s nature, effects, its uses, is it suitable for parties or you can use it, right before the bed?

For the masters in packaging and designing, the career in the cannabis industry is knocking at your door.

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Restaurants’ Fall-off – Role of H-E-B Supermarkets

We have seen a tough time due to the pandemic. Every business and country’s economy got affected badly due to lockdown. Every shop, company, organization, and work got stopped, and we have faced the worst times of the century due to the shutdown.

Almost every industry has had to shut down for months and got hit hard. However, many businesses have seen a boom period due to the pandemic, especially online stores. However, when it comes to the restaurants, they have seen the worst time and got affected the most. When the Corona Virus outbreaks, at the initial stage all the eateries were completely shut down. However, they start their businesses back in various stages. But, with the rules set by the government and SOPs. Many restrictions and limitations were inflicted on the companies for re-opening. Thus, almost every organization has suffered a huge loss and times of trouble plus struggle.

However, after the re-opening of the restaurants, they cannot fill the space with customers due to SOPs and state laws. We all still need to control the pandemic. We need to fight the virus and have to take care of our health. So, in every field and business, government and every single person has to take watchful steps. The re-opening of the eateries is an opportunity to get back the lost position and get settled again; however, we cannot ignore the fact that the virus is still roaming around us.

Even after the re-opening of the restaurants, people do not feel safe eating outside. So, the culture of dining out is still at a halt. Some very low customers want to eat out and spend time at the eateries. So, this is a dramatic period for eating businesses. The situation is still not so good to rise again. We must say this is a challenging time for the entire world.

Well, due to the pandemic, where restaurants, salad bars, and cafés have seen a closure, many frozen meals and grocery stores have faced a boost. The sales of toiletries, sanitizers, ready-to-cook meals, frozen eatables, and packed items saw a huge uplift in the business.  The demand for such commodities got rise and stores need a huge stock to meet the demand and supply chain. At this time, the H-E-B supermarkets work so hard to meet the demands of businesses and people.

The H-E-B stores have stepped up to help out the restaurants and to fulfill their demand. Thus, the HEB has come up with a helping and kind gesture at this worst period for the food industry.

Role of H-E-B Supermarkets

The HEB has 340 stores across the United States. They have come up with super amazing ideas for the restaurants to save them and other needy people. The drowning food industry got the back of the HEB community. They ensure the eateries to take the unsold food from them and use it in their food bank program to help people. They have delivered millions of pounds of food to help millions of local food banks and people. Thus, unsold food finds a way to get used rather than going to waste.

Thus, at the time of pandemic 2020, when HEB noticed that they are suffering and facing a hard time. The HEB has given a helping hand to the local food restaurants. They began partnerships with the small and struggling eateries. Moreover, the HEB stores have sold the unsold meals of the cafes in their supermarket to help them out.

Moreover, the HEB has shared 100% of the profit with the local food stations themselves. This angel supermarket has found a way to sell the food of the local restaurants. They pack the meals in containers with detailed information about the food on them. They can exhibit allergy details and any other information a customer need. They have started these programs with a few local eateries, but now have expanded their kind act and serving multiple dining institutions.