FEATURE Supply chain, packaging & logistics
Given the size of the forecast growth of the 3PL market, it becomes imperative not to forget the vital role that this industry workhorse provides
DCs and throughput, it is generally the people on the warehouse shop floor who interact with barcode scanners and label printers on a daily basis. It is important to remember that for these vital frontline staff members, a barcode scanner or printer is just another tool for them to use. They expect it to work with ease – and, within a warehouse environment it is important that these technologies are robust, hard wearing and capable of taking the knocks that they will likely receive. Have the label printers been well set-up by IT teams for ease of use by operatives – is training on the devices easy and straightforward for new staff members to pick up on, especially during peak periods? Are the consumables easy to change? These tools need to improve operations for warehouse staff, not hinder or slow processes down – and so in a deadline-driven environment where accuracy is important, it is crucial that label
printers are hardwearing.
But, it’s not just about ease of use. Printers must print labels and codes to a high quality. It’s no good printing a label if the quality of the information on the label is illegible for barcode readers. In some cases, barcode failings can result in penalties across the supply chain too. So it’s important for labels to be printed to the appropriate quality for that industry or part of the supply chain. Today, most organisations strive to achieve standards set out by ANSI and aim for coveted “C” rating or higher. Failing to meet these standards can lead to scanning
errors, operational slowdowns, increased downtime, and potential customer dissatisfaction, resulting in overall reduced productivity in warehouse settings. Another pain for warehouse operatives is using labels with backings, which need to be removed and disposed of. Reducing the need for backings by using linerless label printers, with labels that can be printed and stuck onto items is a better option.
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