Cloud hiring levels in the packaging industry fell to a year-low in August 2021
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Cybersecurity hiring levels in the packaging industry rose in August 2021
The proportion of packaging companies hiring for cybersecurity related positions rose in August 2021, with...
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Packaging Gateway's Data-Set of the Week
Top countries for AI jobs growth in packaging in Q3 2021 (Source: GlobalData)
| Country | Q3 AI jobs growth (percentage points) (year-on-year |
|---|---|
| Canada | 1.7 |
| Italy | 1.7 |
| South Africa | 1.1 |
| China | 0.6 |
| Germany | 0.6 |
Latest News
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Latest Themes
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The proportion of packaging companies hiring for industrial automation related positions rose in October 2021...
Filings buzz in the packaging industry: 95% increase in cybersecurity mentions since Q2 of 2020
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Europe is seeing a hiring boom in packaging industry robotics roles
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Digimarc agrees to purchase retail software company EVRYTHNG
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Expert Commentary & Analysis
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ESG in Packaging: Macroeconomic Trends
Packaging manufacturers are under pressure to offer environmentally sustainable packaging products.
ESG in Packaging: Technology Trends
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