Whatever industry you’re working in, from retail to manufacturing to logistics, there’s a high chance you rely on barcodes or other forms of labelling in some way. Whether it’s to ensure the traceability of goods, maintain food safety standards or manage your inventory, labels and the information they contain can be key to keeping things running smoothly.It’s therefore vital that your labelling processes are accurate and efficient, and that’s why businesses are increasingly undergoing ‘labelling makeovers’ to overhaul their old or outdated equipment and methods and bring them up to date.But how do you know when it’s time for a makeover?
High repair and maintenance costs usually mean it’s time to replace existing equipment, which is why a long-term partnership with a trusted supplier was key to Crown Packaging Europe’s decision to install new pallet labelling technology from Industrial Labelling Systems Ltd (ILS).Crown made ILS the first port of call when it needed to modernise a pallet labelling operation at the company’s packaging facility in Carlisle, having had previous experience of the labelling specialist’s automated solutions and dependable customer support.
The advantages of print and apply labelling systems have been covered before, but if businesses are to fully realise the benefits of an automatic labelling machine, they must have the necessary network infrastructure in place.Print and apply systems, which automate the process of printing labels and applying them to products, packages, or pallets, rely on the seamless transfer of data between different systems to operate. A weak or unreliable network can lead to delays, errors and disruption, which can have a knock-on effect on the whole supply chain.
The growth of ecommerce means more deliveries, and whether you’re a supplier or a customer, knowing where your products are in the supply chain has never been so important.Swift delivery times and good communication are consistently rated as two of the most important factors influencing customer satisfaction and loyalty in B2C; they help consumers feel reassured their orders will arrive on time and confident in the supplier they’ve chosen. So, it’s hardly surprising that B2B buyers are increasingly looking for a similar experience.
Key to success for any business is managing overheads, and with running costs and the price of raw materials rising, it’s never been more important to monitor budgets and work as efficiently as possible.This includes looking for ways to streamline operations and automate processes, and, for many, investing in an automatic labelling system ticks both of these boxes.
Labelling serves as a method of communication between manufacturers, regulators, and consumers. It promotes efficient business operations, ensures that products are used safely and correctly, supports regulatory compliance and more.The essential information that labels provide makes them a critical tool for any business – but applying them manually can be a slow and laborious process. Inconsistencies in placement or print quality can affect readability, brand perception and customer satisfaction, and it can be difficult to scale and manage high volumes.
Product labels serve a number of purposes from giving customers the information they need to make informed decisions, to keeping products moving through the supply chain. Accurate labelling is therefore crucial, yet three-quarters of businesses say more than 10% of their goods are wrongly labelled each year.These mistakes cost organisations an average of £65,000, not to mention a host of additional hidden charges including loss of brand reputation, product returns and shipping delays.In this blog, we’ll explore the impact of incorrect labelling further and look at practical solutions, including the installation of advanced print and labelling systems that can reduce errors and improve productivity.
Industrial Labelling Systems (ILS) transformed the working conditions and boosted efficiency at a cold storage facility belonging to one of the world’s leading logistics companies, after installing an automated pallet labelling solution to replace manual handling.
Award winning S and B Expanded Polystyrene Ltd has seen demand for its high-quality wall and underfloor thermal insulation go through the roof. To ensure that the labelling process was keeping pace with increasing orders for the materials at its Tyne and Wear facility, the company turned to automated print and apply machinery from Industrial Labelling Systems Ltd (ILS).
Growing demand for state-of-the art print and apply labellers and robust automated pallet labelling systems, has led Industrial Labelling Systems Ltd (ILS) to expand its premises by 6,000sqft and make two additional appointments to its team.