The new standard offers the same benefits as Snapshot, including a high-level operations process map that charts material and information flow and a detailed report benchmarking the company's operations against those of more than 500 UK print and packaging firms.

In addition, Snapshot Plus provides an analysis of eight operational measures that quantify a company's customer service, costs and productivity.

Some 500 businesses have already taken part over the past five years and VIP said that with more advanced data feedback, more businesses are set to take it up.

Howard Smith Paper Group has sponsored the scheme, allowing the cost for the two days to be discounted to £700 plus VAT. For more details visit the BPIF on stand E325 in Hall 9.