Creating efficient Case and Pallet Labeling processes is critical to maintaining effective supply chain management and is integral to any product traceability program (See related Traceability article). More than 1.5 billion pallets are estimated to have circulated within the US during 2022, and the total volume is expected to grow nearly 5% annually for the next six years. Moreover, according to respondents of an annual survey by Modern Materials Handling, 70% of those pallets are topped off with corrugated cardboard cases. To complicate matters, the amount of detailed regulatory and industry identity information required in the form of barcodes, QR codes, lot numbers, weights, quantities, timestamps, and so on continues to grow.
Why an in-house labeling process?
The growth in pallet usage, and cases by extension, can only be matched by the increase in the speed required to load, manage, and ship them. One of the quickest ways to address the ever-increasing demand to scale at higher speeds is to evaluate and eliminate bottlenecks in your inventory identity origination, transfer, and shipping procedures, of which your labeling process is a key driver.
For example, the time involved in designing labels, ordering, stocking and restocking, and updating design layouts can be reasonably lengthy when the “speed of business” is at stake, especially when you are 100% dependent on third-party media providers. I tell my clients, “Don’t let a 10¢ label on backorder hold hostage a $100K order.”
A better Solution.
Alternatively, use an “In-House” integrated solution to design, create, print, and manage labels and tags. Eliminate delays, save money, and eliminate errors that may lead to costly rework.
Furthermore, having the capability and agility to quickly customize each product's varying label format and implement changing label requirements could be a game changer for your business.
● GS1-compliant codes formats,
● End unique customer IDs or part numbers in a variety of barcode symbologies,
● Pallet, case, & unit code serialization,
● Real-time label Date-time stamping,
● Free text information,
● Product-specific images or logos
● Clear and readable fonts from a distance,
● Visible corner pallet label pairs.
Improving on-time delivery
Enabling capabilities such as those above will dramatically improve your label management process, ultimately help eliminate bottlenecks, and elevate your business’ on-time delivery (OTD)!
The above labeling capabilities are fast becoming paramount in all finished goods, warehouse inventory, and shipping management functions. To meet these challenges, contact us at contact@quandosolutions.com or visit quandosolutions.com and let us assist you in elevating your In-House label management and improving On-Time delivery.