Full speed ahead
In the era of the digital revolution, speed and flexibility are two decisive factors of competitiveness. New technologies revolutionise the work processes and accelerate the day-to-day business enormously, suppliers like ... more
BSCI: A lot of work for better work
The BSCI asserts itself to improve the working conditions at the manufacturing companies in cheap labour countries. The initiative that is funded by the economy has in the meantime become ... more
PSI: Day for the industry customers – What is the industry saying?
Fundamental changes have been introduced for the PSI Show 2017: For the first time there is going to be a day for industry customers, invited by PSI distributors, they will ... more
The Belgian promotional products market, Part II: Belgian distributors
A small country, a multifaceted industry: After the introduction to the Belgian promotional products market in the last issue of eppi magazine, we are now presenting first-hand opinions. Four Belgian ... more
CSR-Ratings: Sustainable management put to the test
Sustainability may be the talk of the town, but how seriously do the companies take their environmental and social commitment? Independent rating agencies assess how far companies fulfil the minimum ... more
The Belgian promotional products market, Part I
At the heart of Europe: The promotional products industry in Belgium has many special features to offer – above all the bilingualism of the country – and which was faced ... more
Textiles, Part II: Fair Wear vs. Sweatshops
Three years after the Rana Plaza catastrophe the production conditions in the textile industry are raising more awareness than ever – among the consumers, as well as among the suppliers, ... more
Fighting Fakes
The theft of intellectual property is an ongoing theme within the industry – however, it is certainly not a problem that one is powerless against. Many industry players undertake great ... more
