Introducing a new lip balm label should be a straightforward process. It’s an established product with standard recipes, packaging, and market categories. You can even purchase a vial labeler that labels small tubes with minimal setup. However, label regulations and FDA guidelines are confusing. It might require specific phrasing to be legal, including a combination […]
Even if you haven’t heard about machine vision before, you may have heard about how a pastry-identifying program was modified to identify breast cancer cells. Both are examples of real-world machine vision applications used to automate identification. These systems support automated inspection processes used in quality control, object orientation, and asset tracking. Thanks to advances […]
Supply chain disruptions can come from a variety of places: tariffs, economic downturns, shifts in the market, counterfeiting, supplier shutdowns, cyberattacks, and more. Effective Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) includes a set of strategies that mitigate external risks at every stage of the global supply chain — from ordering materials to managing customer returns.
No company handles everything internally. Even small businesses still work with a range of service providers, covering everything from accounting to safety equipment. Why shouldn’t you do the same for logistics operations? Third-party logistics (3PL) companies manage your inventory and shipping for you, so you don’t need to worry about storage and fulfillment. Even better, […]
Managing the flow of goods through a warehouse is hard enough. With increased automation and an increasing demand for multi-channel sales across industries, it’s getting even harder. Fortunately, a good warehouse management system (WMS) can make it easy to tackle problems like product loss, slow turn-around times, and delayed shipments. Implemented correctly, the right WMS […]
Have you ever wondered how laser printers work? Interestingly, they’re a go-to in office environments, as opposed to inkjet printers, but less common in manufacturing settings. Let’s see how they compare to other printing technology, like the print engines used in high-speed labelers. We’ll cover everything you need to know when it comes to how […]
In today’s world, honey has one of the most varied markets of any food, ranging from the hobbyist beekeeper selling at local farmers markets to giant international corporations shipping around the world. According to the National Honey Board, honey is also heavily used in packaged foods with 65% of sales being bulk sales for food […]
Self-adhesive labels are the go-to choice for many labeling needs, offering high-quality solutions for packaging across industries. However, they aren’t always the best fit for every situation. In some cases, alternative labeling methods such as wet glue labels, shrink sleeves, or direct printing may be more appropriate. By comparing the advantages and disadvantages of these […]
