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Counterfeiting or duplication is a growing menace which has an evil impact on different industries. Organisations lose millions of dollars every year due to the sale of counterfeit products. The problem of duplication has sneaked in every sector. It is estimated that by 2022, the value of counterfeit and pirated goods will be around $1.90 -$2.81 trillion as per FICCI.

Most of the times the repeated attempts of organizations to fight the counterfeits have turned futile. A large amount of money and resources are spent on fighting fakes. However, it is not just the companies which are facing the wrath of counterfeit products, consumers also bear its brunt. To say it simply, there are many impacts of duplication on the consumers.

Duplication poses a significant risk to consumers. Counterfeit goods can lead to injuries, illnesses, death as in the case of counterfeit drugs. In cases where counterfeit goods cause no physical harm, consumers are harmed financially when they are duped into spending their hard-earned cash for a poor-quality fake.

Let’s discuss the negative effects of counterfeiting on consumers.

Fake products are harmful to the health of consumers: Whether it’s a counterfeit drug, counterfeit alcohol or a fake food item all are harmful to the health of the consumers. People who consume these items generally report of food poisoning, nausea, indigestion, kidney and liver ailments.

Duplicate products lead to the monetary loss of the consumers: Besides having a negative impact on health fake products also lead to the financial loss of the consumers. Every year it’s not just the companies but consumers also lose an enormous amount of money as they are duped due to fake products.

Consumers lose trust in the product and the brand: Many a time a product or a service is beneficial for the consumer but due to the sale of counterfeits original products and companies lose their credibility. This brings down the reputation of the brands in the long run and a company is not able to win the trust of the consumer again.

A famous author once said,” The greater the loyalty a company engenders among its customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders, the greater the profits it reaps.” The statement has turned out to be true in today’s market dynamics and companies are adapting loyalty management as a part of their services.

Among the many marketing concepts the loyalty management system has earned massive popularity in the last few years. This is because organisations are constantly working to find new ways to increase their consumers and also retain them.

A loyalty management system helps organisations to acquire, engage and retain their customers. The loyalty management system helps in better understanding of the relationship between customer’s and the company’s business. The system helps to manage and fairly reward people by developing and implementing strategies and policies which act in accordance with their value to the company. The loyalty management system should define the loyalties and the customers should be well acquainted with the same.

Holostik is a leader in providing supreme anti-counterfeiting products and solutions. The company also provides a wide range of IT-enabled solution. It provides a unique QR code printed with a smart holographic label or a smart hologram to its clients. With the help of QR code, the company is able to track all the loyal customers along with the rewards which lead to increased customer satisfaction and fair distribution of rewards.

Let’s understand the process of the loyalty management system

• The products are secured with a smart holographic label/smart hologram printed with a unique QR code.
• On purchasing the product, the consumer authenticates the product by scanning the QR code.
• On authentication, the user gets alerts for various rewards and other important notifications.
• The database is updated regularly, and the customer gets regular updates pertaining to rewards.

To get the best loyalty/reward management solution call us on +91–785-785-7000 or mail us at connect@holostik.com.

Counterfeiting is a trillion-dollar illegal business having its presence in almost every part of the world. Today, counterfeiting is posing a threat to not just the consumers but also to the economic growth of the nations.

According to an OECD and EUIPO report, “Global sales of counterfeit and pirated goods have soared to 460 billion euros ($522 billion) a year, amounting to a whopping 3.3 per cent of world trade.”

The report also states the nations most affected by counterfeiting which includes the United States, Japan, South Korea and the EU states. However, the effects of counterfeiting are not just visible in developed countries but are also hampering the growth of the developing world.

Let’s discuss some of the impacts of counterfeiting on the economy of a country:

Evasion of taxes: Counterfeiting leads to evasion of taxes. The mammoth counterfeiting industry sells its products in the market without paying taxes to the government. This leads to a loss of the government exchequer and finally, the government is not able to spend enough on welfare projects and schemes.

Rise in unemployment: Since the counterfeit industry takes away the profits of credible companies, they are not able to recruit new employees. The financial instability of the industries creates massive unemployment which is linked indirectly to the problem of counterfeiting.

Diminishes foreign investment: It has been generally seen that countries with weak IP laws and poor regulatory measures become the breeding ground for counterfeit activities. Such countries blur their chances of foreign investments. Counterfeiting diminishes the chances of foreign direct investments and thus block the economic growth of a country.

Fuels other black-market activities: Counterfeiting fuels other black-market activities and is a lucrative business for organized criminals. With the money acquired from the sale of counterfeits, they fund their vast network, which is involved in drugs trafficking, human trafficking, illegal arms, prostitution etc.

Finally, we can conclude that counterfeiting has multiple negative effects, which are very harmful to the economic growth of the country if not checked on time by authorities and the respective governments of their countries.

To get the best anti-duplication and products and solutions call us on +91–785-785-7000 or mail us at connect@holostik.com.

According to a report by OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) and EU’s (European Union’s) Intellectual Property Office states that the footwear industry is the most affected by the problem of counterfeiting. Some of the famous brands affected by counterfeiting or duplication are Nike. Adidas, Sketchers, Reebok, Asics, etc.

Fake footwear represented around 22% of the overall share of counterfeited and pirated goods seized in the year 2016.

Nowadays consumers have become highly brand conscious, but everyone cannot afford a costly branded product. In order to satiate their need for buying luxury goods at low prices, people have shifted their focus towards fake goods. Selling and buying of fake items are illegal as they violate the intellectual property rights of the brands.

With the growth of e-commerce, it has become quite challenging to stop the sale of counterfeits. This is because a consumer cannot differentiate between a genuine and an original product by just seeing an image online.

According to a report, the global footwear market was valued at approximately USD 246.07 billion in 2017 and is expected to generate revenue of around USD 320.44 billion by the end of 2023, growing at a CAGR of around 4.5% between 2017 and 2023.

Fake footwear may fulfil your urge for branded goods, but they easily wear out or may cause injury or accidents many times. Counterfeit footwear leads to loss of profits, drop down in the reputations of the brands and also leads to massive unemployment.

Duplicate footwear can be curbed with the help of effective regulatory measures, the use of anti-duplication technologies and most importantly by generating awareness among the consumers and retailers regarding the drawbacks of fake footwear items. Some of the anti-counterfeiting measures are holograms, security labels, QR codes, holographic films, and other flexible packaging products.

To get the best anti-duplication solution call us on +91-7857857000 or mail us at connect@holostik.com.

There are numerous instances when organizations can do nothing about situations like theft, robbery, fire, etc. All they suffer is the irreversible damage caused to them. It takes years and sometimes decades to recover from that loss.

 

However, companies can take different measures for security and safety. Besides they can also secure their supply chains. With the mammoth development in technology new cutting-edge measure is being adopted by the company across the world. Nowadays companies can effectively monitor and manage their supply chains and can look out for any loopholes with exact accuracy.

 

One of the major threats faced by organizations across the world is that of counterfeiting. Duplication or counterfeiting can take place at any stage of the supply chain. The supply chain of a company encompasses different stages; therefore, it is challenging to monitor each of them. In addition, it is not possible to check individual errors or problems in the supply chain.

 

Lately, different kinds of technologies are being used to fight the menace of counterfeiting or duplication along with the management of supply chains. The combination of IT technology and holographic technology is being used by organizations across the world. A recent example is the bar codes and QR codes along with holograms which helps to perform multiple functions including track and trace, supply chain management, reward management, inventory management, marketing management among others.

 

Digital authentication with a QR code or barcode takes place on the single product, pack, case and pallet level. Different and unique QR codes are difficult to copy and provide impeccable security on each level of the supply chain. Holostik is a frontrunner of anti-counterfeiting solutions and caters a plethora of holographic and digital authentication solutions for safeguarding the supply chains. The security holograms along with digital authentication solutions help in providing a multi-layered security approach  to the product and the organization.

 

To get the best track and trace solutions call us on +91-9905124124 or mail us at connect@holostik.com.

Among the many flexible packaging solutions, holographic shrink sleeves have gained immense popularity. Shrink sleeves are being used in different industries which include beverages, food, dairy, cosmetics, detergents etc. Shrink sleeves offered by Holostik are known for their holographic properties.

Shrink sleeves have become popular because they reduce in size and conform according to the shape of the container and become a sought of the sleek label for the product package. Shrink sleeves can include customised artwork and security printing which make them robust security packaging solution for a wide variety of products.

Let’s discuss the five major reasons which make shrink sleeves and ideal packaging solution:

1. Shrink sleeves provide 360-degree branding for the product

Shrink sleeves can be wrapped around the entire packaging container and provide a 360-degree exposure to the brand name. The 360 branding holds an important place in marketing the product efficiently. Shrink sleeve helps the brand to showcase it in the best way- irrespective of the position.

2. Can be used for all type of containers

One of the best quality of shrink sleeve is that it can be applied to containers of different shapes. Its property of adjusting to the shape of the container on the application of heat makes it an ideal packaging solution for different bottles and containers.

3. The benefit of holography in shrink sleeve

A complete holographic shrink sleeve or the presence of holographic strip on it can act as a perfect anti-counterfeiting solution for the product.

4. Eco-friendly containers

Shrink sleeves are one of the best eco-friendly products in the packaging industry. Shrink sleeves help in keeping away the adhesives and other harmful chemicals. The use of shrink sleeves causes minimum wastage.

5. Effectively resists wear and tear

Shrink sleeves have become popular in the packaging industry as they can easily withstand all forms of wear and tear.

Counterfeiting or duplication is a growing problem across the world. It badly affects the government, businesses, and consumers. People across the world are suffering from the menace of duplicate products which is regularly authenticated by different reports and news coming from different parts of the world.

Market experts believe that the growing globalization is the main reason behind rampant duplication. They say that in order to increase their manufacturing capacity and hire cheap labor big companies shifted their base to developing and third world countries. However, the major problem in these areas was that of lack of anti-duplication regulation and poor IP laws.

This made the way for counterfeiters and they were easily able to steal technology to manufacture duplicate goods. With the passage of time, they became more organized and took counterfeiting on a much larger scale.

According to a report by OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) United States, Italy, France, Switzerland, Japan, and Germany are the hardest hit countries, with the majority (83%) of fake goods originating (not surprisingly) from China and Hong Kong. European brands are among the most impacted, with an estimated 5% of all goods imported into the European Union (EU) being fake. This represents as much as $118 billion.

With the growth and penetration of internet technology counterfeits are now being sold on different internet platforms. According to the International Trademark Association, “Criminals prefer to sell counterfeits on the Internet for many reasons. They can hide behind the anonymity of the Internet with the Dark Web even their IP addresses can be hidden. The Internet gives them the reach to sell to consumers globally-outside of the national limits of law enforcement.”

The global problem of counterfeiting must be addressed on multiple fronts with collaborative efforts of the government, industry players and anti-counterfeiting solution providers.

Inventory management is important for organizations as it helps in managing the stock and inventory. Inventory management is an important part of the supply chain management system involving the controlling of inventory, storage and controlling the amount of product.

Inventory management helps the company to manage cash flows, manage the production and raw materials and examine the quantity of output which needs to be supplied to the consumer.

Holostik provides a robust and effective inventory management system. The company not just provides anti-duplication solutions but also caters customized IT-enabled supply chain management solutions. Holostik provides a customized inventory management solution after understanding the requirements of clients. Experts from Holostik conduct many brainstorming sessions with the client to develop a robust inventory management system for the client.

Let’s understand the process of an inventory management system which takes place under various steps:

1. The inventory management system starts right from the raw material stage to the final finished product stage. With the help of an inventory management system, a manufacturer in real time can easily know the quantity of raw material converted into the product on the production floor.
2. The inventory management process starts from the raw material stage to the final stage where we get the finished product. The inventory management helps to assess the quantity of raw material which is converted into a product on the production floor.
3. The management can also determine the amount of final product which goes from the production floor to the warehouse and then to the distribution channel.
4. The outreach of the system extends up to the retailer. The system helps the management in determining the inventory of the system at a different stage of the supply chain
5. One of the main benefits of an inventory management system is that the inventory management system provides improved decision making. With the help of an inventory management system, the company owner can monitor and manage the complete production and distribution process with ease.

 

The packaging is important for multiple aspects of the product and the brand. It is not just solely responsible for protecting the product but in fact leverages the brand image many times. Market experts consider packaging as one of the important aspects of product and brand marketing.

Let’s discuss the significance of packaging through these points:

Product protection: One of the first aims of packaging is to secure the products against any kind of harm or breakdown through different phases of the supply chain. In order to safeguard the product, it is processed through different stages of packaging which are primary packaging, secondary packaging and tertiary packaging. The packaging of a product also depends on the type and nature of its content.

Marketing: An ideal packaging also helps in promoting the product and the brand. A good packaging intends to leverage the brand value. A beautifully packaged product instantly catches the attention of the consumers from the shelf. Moreover, a well-packaged product outshines other competing products.

Anti-duplication features: Counterfeiting is one of the biggest threats to products and brands. It not just leads to loss for companies but also wreaks havoc on the product and brand image of the companies. An ideal packaging must include anti-counterfeiting protection like holograms, security labels, QR codes, scratch codes among others.

Recyclable: Packaging leads to a large amount of waste generation. Plastic and plastic-based products are creating an ecological imbalance. This has led to the development of new packaging products which can be recycled after use. More and more companies are laying emphasis on using recyclable packaging solutions for their products.

No wonder, all the points discussed above are being implemented in the development of new packaging products. It is high time that organizations pay heed to multiple aspects of packaging in order to boost their product and brand in the market.

Medicines are boon for human life. Be it a life-saving drug or something as simple as a cold pill, the importance of each of the medicines can only be understood by the patient, and his or her loving ones.

Healthcare industry is being pumped due to the increasing number of diseases and people’s shift towards health care. In this fast-moving world, nobody can afford to stay ill for a long period of time. With the easy availability of medicines and advanced health care facilities, today’s generation is far more safe and secure against chronic diseases.

No wonder, the pharmaceutical industry is booming worldwide bolstered by constant innovations and research. However, on the flip side, the pharmaceutical industry is facing the wrath of counterfeit drugs. Lately, the manufacturing of fake drugs has become a thriving business in third world countries-India being one of them.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 10 to 15% of the global drug supply is counterfeit and Africa accounts for up to 30% of the counterfeit medicine in circulation. A per another statistic it is estimated that 1 in 10 drugs sold worldwide is counterfeit.

One of the worrisome situations created by counterfeit medicines is their threat to human lives. According to a news published in The Guardian, “A surge in counterfeit and poor-quality medicines means that 2,50,000 children a year are thought to die after receiving shoddy or outright fake drugs intended to treat malaria and pneumonia alone.”

In order to fight the menace of counterfeiting the Indian government is taking various measures. The Union health ministry will make barcode compulsory for all pharmaceutical ingredient packages so that it may help to track spurious drugs and also monitor imported and domestically produced raw materials. Besides the use of digital authentication, physical anti-counterfeiting technologies can play an important role by adding an extra layer of security to the product.