BARCODING, LABELLING & PACKAGING
for instance, employ RFID on assembly lines to streamline processes, ensuring the correct parts are used in each vehicle according to customer specifications. And in retail, brands like Zara and Decathlon
are using RFID tags to enable products to be tracked from production to sale, ensuring accurate inventory management and less overstocking, enabling returns to be managed more efficiently and lowering waste from unsold or damaged goods. There’s a lot of innovation coming down the
line with RFID, such as smaller, more powerful tags, RFID integration with augmented reality and biodegradable and recyclable tags. Such innovations will significantly reshape industries like retail, healthcare, logistics and manufacturing. Yes, there are challenges to integrating RFID with barcode systems, from infrastructure compatibility to cost, environmental interferences and skill requirements but the opportunities for improved efficiency, accuracy and supply chain visibility make it a worthwhile investment. By addressing the technological and cost- related hurdles, companies can leverage the strengths of both technologies to modernise their supply chains and gain a competitive edge.
A LITTLE ABOUT LINERLESS LABELLING Linerless labelling is becoming increasingly important globally, especially as businesses prioritise sustainability and cost efficiency. They’re becoming essential for logistics, inventory tracking and barcode labelling, as they can easily adapt to different sizes and requirements. Compared with traditional labelling, linerless has three major advantages:
• Enhanced sustainability and safety: carbon emissions during label production are reduced and liner waste is eliminated, fostering a greener environment and reinforcing workplace safety.
• Cost reduction: 40 per cent or more labels per roll, reduced storage requirements, less freight loads and no backing liner waste disposal costs.
• Improved efficiency: faster application with no backing paper to peel off and the flexibility to print different label lengths from the same roll.
As time moves on, the integration of Where RFID is providing value in the supply chain
and the manufacturing process, which is where RAIN RFID can help. More generally, RFID technology supports
sustainability across various industries by improving inventory management, reducing waste, maximising resources, enhancing the circular economy and optimising supply chain operations and assembly line efficiency. Whether in retail, logistics, manufacturing, automotive, or waste management, RFID
has proven to be a powerful technology for companies aiming to achieve their environmental goals. Taking assembly line efficiency as an
example, RFID tags can be used to identify components as they move through the assembly line. This allows robotic systems or workers to automatically select the right parts, reduce errors in assembly and improve overall production speed. BMW and Toyota,
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linerless label printers with IoT devices and automated systems will increase, enabling smarter, more connected labelling solutions that streamline operations and improve efficiency. Such developments are shaping the future of printing, labelling and packaging, making it more efficient, sustainable and adaptable to changing market demands. Make your move toward digitalisation and greater sustainability with an experienced partner by your side.
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