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Matthew joined GMLUK in 2020 and leads day-to-day operations across production through to despatch. He oversees BRCGS quality systems and ISO compliance, maintenance programs, and health and safety.
Before GMLUK, he spent 6 years in the logistics sector, most recently as a Shift Manager at DPDGroup, where he was responsible for depot operations. He holds a BA (Hons) in Business Management from Northumbria University (2010).
Matthew writes and reviews GMLUK articles on operations, supply-chain sustainability, and quality assurance in paper packaging.
Background & qualifications
BA (Hons) Business Management, Northumbria University (2010)
BRCGS quality systems and ISO compliance oversight
6 years in logistics, including DPDGroup depot operations
Areas of expertise
- Operations management
- supply-chain sustainability
- BRCGS quality systems
- ISO compliance
- health and safety
- paper packaging manufacturing
Articles by Matthew Howitt
- Fast Food Packaging Innovation: Speed, Quality, and Sustainability
- Fish and Butcher Shop Packaging: The Complete Guide to Specialty Wrapping Papers
- Paper Packaging Solutions: Solving Real Business Challenges with Specialty Converted Paper
- Sustainable Food Packaging UK
- UK EPR Packaging Compliance
- Measuring Sustainability: KPIs and Reporting Frameworks for Paper Packaging
- Wax Coatings and Release Agents: Performance vs. Environmental Responsibility
- Beyond Recycling: Designing Paper Packaging for Circular Economy
- The Hidden Carbon Footprint of Paper Packaging
- Biodegradability vs. Compostability: What Food Businesses Need to Know
- Sustainable Paper Packaging: From Material Sourcing to End-of-Life