SURVEY DETAILS

TARGET POPULATION

GLG surveyed 70 senior executives working in logistics, marketing, sales and operations from different industries across the US and Europe (UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain).

What will you learn from this survey?

  • Respondents commented on different types of plastic packaging used by their organization and the typical costs and annual budget associated with plastic packaging.
  • The survey also investigated the sustainability issues faced in plastic packaging, and the recycling practices used by the organisations.
  • Lastly, the research looked at the competitive landscape, comparing brands on the basis of cost, brand image, delivery time, quality of service, level of innovation and sustainability.

Examples of findings:

  • Nearly two-in-three (64%) respondents agree that TetraPak is among the best companies for purchasing plastic packaging.
  • Pressure to switch to sustainable packaging is fairly high, eight-in-ten (80%) experts reported that most of the pressure comes from customers even surpassing governments.
  • Over eight-in-ten (83%) respondents believe that recycling is the ideal way to dispose of plastic packaging.

DELIVERABLES

The GLG Surveys team drafted the questionnaire with the support of GLG Network Member, Michael Heikenfeld, Chief Commercial Officer at HB RTS Nederland.

  • 1 x Individual responses (“raw data”) in Excel.
  • 1 x PPT report with aggregated data.
  • Executive summary with key takeaways and highlights from the raw data.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

  • Approximately, what is the packaging cost as a percentage of your total product cost?
  • How has the overall cost of plastic packaging changed in the last one year?
  • Which of the following packaging companies, do you purchase your plastic packaging from?
  • According to you, what is the ideal way of disposal of plastic packaging?
  • What percentage of your total plastic packaging are you able to recycle?
  • In your experience, are consumers willing to pay an upcharge for sustainable packaging?
  • Does your company have a plastic packaging return program available for the customers?

ACCESS

This survey is available to subscribers of the Energy & Industrials (EI) sector (Limited subscriptions and above). This offer includes the raw data file and a high-level presentation through PowerPoint. Please contact your GLG representative for details on your firm’s access.

DISCLAIMER

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