Beyond the Lines: Understanding the Impact of 2D Barcodes

BY: DOUG NIEMEYER / DATE: 10/03/2024 / TOPICS: RETAIL, TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS, FOOD & BEVERAGE, HEALTHCARE, BARCODE BASICS, LABEL DESIGN, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Read the blog to learn what a 2D barcode is, why they’re growing in popularity, and what the future looks like with GS1 Sunrise 2027.

GS1 Barcode Generator Creates Compliant GS1 Barcodes for You

BY: TRAVIS WAYNE / DATE: 08/22/2024 / TOPICS: MANUFACTURING, SHIPPING & RECEIVING, AUTOMOTIVE, CHEMICAL, HEALTHCARE, MEDICAL DEVICE, RETAIL, WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION, PHARMACEUTICAL, LABEL DESIGN, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Barcodes have been used for over fifty years to communicate information between buyers, sellers, distributors, governments, and more. While a barcode could contain any random string of numbers, the power of barcodes is in standards. 

GS1 is the organization behind the most widely used barcode standards in the world. Generating accurate GS1 barcodes is a priority for any business. In this blog, we’ll discuss how to generate GS1 barcodes using barcode label design software.  

5 Industries That Leverage RFID for Better Traceability

BY: CHRIS BROWN, RFID SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT, TSC PRINTRONIX AUTO ID / DATE: 08/24/2023 / TOPICS: AUTOMOTIVE, HEALTHCARE, RETAIL, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, RFID

RFID is a valuable tool for tracking inventory and improving supply chain management. Companies are using RFID tags to create better inventory systems and gain new levels of detail about how their products move through the supply chain. Even consumers are starting to see the benefits of RFID tags when checking out groceries at home or ordering items online for delivery. It’s no surprise that RFID has been labeled a game changer.

RFID Labeling Basics: What It Is, How It Works & How to Create

BY: TRAVIS WAYNE / DATE: 01/20/2023 / TOPICS: CANNABIS, HEALTHCARE, RETAIL, MANUFACTURING, BARCODE BASICS, ENTERPRISE LABEL MANAGEMENT, LABEL DESIGN, RFID

This blog will break down the benefits of RFID, how TEKLYNX software supports RFID technology, where RFID is used, and the steps to create an RFID label. 

What is a Label Audit Trail? Everything You Need to Know

BY: CASEY SCIANO / DATE: 10/20/2022 / TOPICS: HEALTHCARE, MEDICAL DEVICE, PHARMACEUTICAL, ENTERPRISE LABEL MANAGEMENT, LABEL TRACEABILITY, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

If you encountered a labeling error today, would you be able to confidently pinpoint how and why it took place? Unfortunately, for many companies, the answer is “no.” Many companies have a label design and approval process that is informal, manual, and prone to mistakes.

So, how can you reduce the risk of labeling errors to near zero? You can set your company up for success by implementing an automated label audit trail. A label audit trail is a reliable, consistent way of documenting changes made to label designs. Maintaining an accurate label audit trail reduces the risk of labeling errors and helps pinpoint the cause if they happen. 

The Ins and Outs of Life Sciences Labeling for Patient Safety

BY: JENNA WAGNER / DATE: 07/07/2022 / TOPICS: HEALTHCARE, MEDICAL DEVICE, PHARMACEUTICAL, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Life sciences companies have a lot of factors to consider when it comes to labeling, including changes in regulations on an ongoing basis from authorities like the FDA and EU to protect public health and improve patient safety.  This blog will go through global labeling regulations, compliance, labeling system validation, and labeling and artwork management solutions to support it all. 

Achieve Higher Quality Labels Through Better Connections

BY: TRAVIS WAYNE / DATE: 04/21/2022 / TOPICS: CHEMICAL, FOOD & BEVERAGE, HEALTHCARE, MEDICAL DEVICE, PHARMACEUTICAL, ENTERPRISE LABEL MANAGEMENT, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, LABEL TRACEABILITY

When it comes to barcodes and their use on labels such as product, inventory, shipping, and case labels, quality is paramount. A poor-quality barcode label can result in delays in production, returns, chargebacks, poor customer experience, and potentially recalls – no company wants to face those headaches. Thankfully, there are many options and solutions to help improve the quality of barcode labels and safeguard your business’ labeling processes.

Better Connections for More Secure Barcode Labeling

BY: ANTHONY BIENIEWSKI / DATE: 03/24/2022 / TOPICS: HEALTHCARE, PHARMACEUTICAL, MEDICAL DEVICE, ENTERPRISE LABEL MANAGEMENT, LABEL TRACEABILITY, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

According to the Enterprisers Project, security must be a top priority for technology executives in 2022. Building a secure barcode labeling process is an important piece of a company’s security strategy that has a direct impact on the bottom line.  

Mislabeling is one of the top causes of recalls in the United States, and labeling errors stem from gaps in labeling security. This blog will discuss ways to create a managed, controlled, and secure barcode labeling process leveraging better connections between people, software, and process. 

The Basics of IQ OQ PQ and Its Role in Labeling System Validation for Highly Regulated Industries

BY: NICK RECHT / DATE: 03/08/2022 / TOPICS: HEALTHCARE, MEDICAL DEVICE, PHARMACEUTICAL, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Quality assurance (QA) is critical in manufacturing to ensure safety for employees and consumers of the product being manufactured. In highly-regulated industries like medical device manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences, regulatory authorities like the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Union (EU) have guidelines related to process validation to confirm a company’s processes will result in reliable outputs and meet all necessary quality standards.

Enterprise Labeling Software: How to Manage Compliance Labeling

BY: TRAVIS WAYNE / DATE: 04/08/2021 / TOPICS: AUTOMOTIVE, CANNABIS, CHEMICAL, FOOD & BEVERAGE, HEALTHCARE, MEDICAL DEVICE, PHARMACEUTICAL, ENTERPRISE LABEL MANAGEMENT, LABEL TRACEABILITY, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Compliance labeling is critical for manufacturers and distributors in many industries. Managing compliance labeling doesn’t need to cause headaches when you use a robust and reliable enterprise labeling system. Following these key principles will set you up for compliance labeling success.

On-Demand Color Labeling Explained

BY: NICK RECHT / DATE: 08/07/2019 / TOPICS: MANUFACTURING, SHIPPING & RECEIVING, AUTOMOTIVE, CHEMICAL, HEALTHCARE, MEDICAL DEVICE, WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION, PHARMACEUTICAL, CANNABIS, FOOD & BEVERAGE, LABEL DESIGN, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, COLOR LABELING

Imagine a world without color - pretty boring, right?

How Custom Label Printing Forms Create Your Ideal Printing Process

BY: TRAVIS WAYNE / DATE: 07/09/2019 / TOPICS: MANUFACTURING, SHIPPING & RECEIVING, AUTOMOTIVE, CHEMICAL, HEALTHCARE, LABEL DESIGN, PRINT AUTOMATION, LABEL TRACEABILITY

We all know the saying, “You can’t have your cake and eat it too.” I am here to tell you that with TEKLYNX 2019 and newer products, it will feel like you can! Prior to TEKLYNX 2019 products, customization within the label print form was not possible.