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Barcodes are the backbone of supply chain operations. But what does that mean for you and your business? In this blog we explain everything there is to know about barcodes and why they matter.
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A well-functioning labeling system is an important part of operational efficiency because it impacts nearly every part of your supply chain. An outdated labeling system can lead to misprints, noncompliance, and slow production. This blog covers how to evaluate your labeling system. We’ll dive into the questions to ask and how to determine if your labeling system has room for improvement.
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No longer a small business, but not yet at enterprise scale, mid-sized businesses have unique challenges and advantages. When it comes to barcode labeling, small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often find valuable opportunities to “level up” their processes. In this blog, we’ll cover four key opportunities SMBs can take advantage of to improve efficiency and scale to the next level.
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Are you spending too much time designing label templates with multiple rows of data, repeating fields, or manually formatting content that changes with every print job? CODESOFT’s GridField feature is exactly what you need to help.
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Until cannabis is federally legalized in the US, cannabis industry professionals are faced with meeting regulations that vary state to state. Keeping up with labeling regulations and seed-to-sale tracking can be overwhelming, but label design software can help. How? In-house and on-demand cannabis labeling.
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Supply chain disruptions can strike anytime, often when least expected, creating uncertainty for businesses. Many companies are unprepared to handle large-scale, unplanned disruptions. Factors like human error or natural disasters can delay products from reaching the market, impacting essentials such as getting food on tables and medicine to those who need it. Additionally, challenges like labor shortages, geopolitical tensions, and global events further slow down manufacturing and distribution processes.
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The FDA is responsible for protecting the public’s health by defining labeling rules and enforcing recalls to ensure safety. Food producers and manufacturers must follow the rules put in place, such as the final rule for FSMA Section 204, set for full compliance by January 2026. Read the blog to learn how to prepare for FSMA Rule 204.
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Color labeling is not a new phenomenon. Manufacturers have long understood the value of incorporating color onto their labels. From branding and marketing to product identification, the opportunities color can provide are limitless.
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The nutrition label is a critical piece of information for consumers when making purchasing decisions, but for food manufacturing companies, the label is much more than calories and an ingredient list. Although changes to food labeling requirements are infrequent, when changes are made, they can be substantial. Read the blog to learn how to comply.
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Within this blog, learn about the importance of remaining complaint with GHS labeling standards and how to create GHS compliant labels with TEKLYNX label design software.
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This blog will guide you through UDI labeling regulations, breaking down the essentials for compliance.
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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.
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In today's health-conscious world, ingredient labels are more than a list of components. They’re a tool for consumer safety, transparency, and trust. According to Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), every 1 in 10 adults has a food allergy and has experienced a severe reaction. Whether you’re in the food & beverage, cosmetics, cannabis, or pharmaceutical industry, ensuring that your ingredient labels are accurate and compliant with regulatory standards is essential.
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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.
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All businesses have unique barcode labeling requirements specific to the company's needs. For startups, consider how barcode labeling software can help you create and print barcode labels quickly, accurately, and efficiently.
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In 2024, the best barcode labeling software meets the needs of modern manufacturers. Savvy IT directors want the right balance of cloud and on-premises technology. Above all, users are choosing software providers that put their customers first. TEKLYNX 2024 products bring new cloud features, expanded customization options, and are supported by an award-winning customer support team with global locations.
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Picture a world where your label data is always 100% right, cutting down on waste and making life easier for users. For many businesses—especially those in manufacturing, food and beverage, and other industries—that need precise labeling, this may seem impossible. But the answer is simple: having a single source of truth (SSOT) for label data.
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On June 26th, 1974, the first barcode was scanned on a pack of Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit Gum. This year, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the barcode. To this day, barcodes serve the same purpose as they did in 1974, identifying products throughout the supply chain. However, they have evolved significantly since 1974, with many advancements to 1D and 2D barcodes.
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Transportation and logistics labels serve as the communication bridge that helps get products to the right place, at the right time. Without correct labels, disruptions in the supply chain take place, creating a domino effect for all other operations.
In the wake of Brexit, the regulations on medicinal products are undergoing significant changes. It is crucial for companies involved in the manufacturing and distribution of these products to the UK to keep well-informed in order to ensure compliance and avoid potentially expensive recalls and penalties.
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The placement of barcodes on packaging is important as it affects products' movement throughout the supply chain, and the end user's experience. Read the blog where GS1 walks you through barcode placement guidelines.
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Barcodes are the foundation for many industries and one of the most crucial parts of business operations, yet often overlooked. For operations to remain efficient and error-free, barcodes must be correct on every product or package. To keep your business and barcodes organized to prevent production downtime, chargebacks, and product recalls — avoid these eight common barcode mistakes.
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Food waste is an ongoing challenge faced by the United States (US). According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), approximately 30-40% of the annual food supply is thrown away. This issue arises from consumers misinterpreting the dates indicated on product labels.
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When you need to print a label, how long does it take to find the correct file, populate the correct data, and start the print job? If you’re not leveraging the power of variable data on smart label templates, it could take several minutes just to find the right label file!
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In today's fast-paced and competitive business world, the importance of professional barcode labels cannot be overstated. These small, often overlooked pieces of your product’s packaging can have a significant impact on your company’s success. Clear and concise labels with readable barcodes are a tool for branding, inventory management, point of sale, order fulfillment, and establishing strong retail sales and distribution relationships.
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There are thousands of uses for labels across industries, from product identification to shipping to marketing and more. Depending on the use of the label, size may vary from less than an inch to letter (or A4) size. At TEKLYNX, we see customers printing very small and very large labels, and everything in between.
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If you print labels with variable information, that same variable information is likely what’s also used on pick lists, pack lists, bills of material, and purchase orders. Leveraging your label design software to print corresponding documents saves time and money, improves the integrity of your data across labels and documents, and maximizes the return on investment (ROI) for software you already invested in.
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You wouldn’t wait years to go to the doctor for a check–up.
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This blog will discuss what a printer driver is, types of printer drivers, their importance in labeling, and how to get them.
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TEKLYNX interviewed Mark Middendorf, Epson’s Go-To-Market Product Manager for Epson’s ColorWorks inkjet label printers, and learn how businesses are leveraging color on labels in new and creative ways.
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QR code is short for Quick Response Code, which is one of the many barcode symbologies. QR codes consist of an array of black and white squares that typically store URLs and can only be read by smartphone cameras or 2D barcode scanners. This blog will help explain what a QR code is, the anatomy of a QR code, and how to make one in TEKLYNX barcode label design software.
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Sustainability is so much more than a “hot topic” in manufacturing these days. It is a movement, a critical area of focus, and a priority driven by consumer demand that is resulting in many companies rethinking their processes and materials and taking action to be more sustainable.
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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.
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This blog will cover barcode labeling tips for small businesses to implement no matter where they’re at with their labeling process – handwriting labels, purchasing pre-printed labels from a vendor, or using software to design and print labels.
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The future of cannabis labeling centers around the efficiencies companies can create to overcome the business challenges of today: timely manual processes prone to human error, disjointed data sources, state-by-state packaging and labeling requirements until cannabis is federally regulated, and inflexible systems hindering expansion. As cannabis companies are maturing and investing in technology, we’re getting more questions about ways to streamline labeling operations and future-proof labeling environments.
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Enjoy these three labeling horror stories that will show you how scary labeling mistakes can be, and how three labeling solutions can help so you don’t face a similar fate.
National Manufacturing Day, also known as MFG Day, takes place on the first Friday in October. It is a day when manufacturers have the biggest opportunity to inspire and promote manufacturing to the next generation.
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Important things to consider when choosing barcode labeling software include label design features and integrations, scalability, regulatory compliance, supported printer drivers, customer support and product training opportunities, licensing options, and implementation process.
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While the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulates all food and beverages in the United States and requires nutrition labels, there is one exception – alcohol. This blog will help break down the labeling regulations for alcoholic beverages, common labeling errors for alcohol, and how to overcome them.
Barcode symbologies differ by the type of data they hold and are encoded with. In this blog, we go over the categories of barcodes, the most common types of barcodes, and how to choose the best one for your labels.
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RFID has wide-ranging benefits for the cannabis industry ranging from tracking individual plants to real-time inventorying of thousands of plants to business intelligence capabilities that can integrate with systems for plant lifecycle management, plant, and package inventory, and more.
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If the last couple of years has taught us anything, it’s to be flexible. Companies need to be agile enough to change quickly with new regulations or industry standards and keep up with consumer demands. Make sure your labeling environment is flexible enough to withstand major or minor change without disrupting operations and production, and ultimately your profitability.
There is a common misconception that creating and leveraging barcodes is an expensive or time-consuming investment when in reality there are barcode label software solutions with low up-front costs that are easy to install and use, plus pave the way for scalability as your company grows.
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Jenna Wagner, Director of Marketing at TEKLYNX, sat down with James Urquhart, Director of Partnerships for GS1 US, to gain his perspective and insights on this movement. Read further to learn what he had to say on what the future may hold for 1D versus 2D barcodes.
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You’ve created a great product and made it to store shelves! Your hard work is starting to pay off, and now it’s time to make sure you’re setting your product up for the commercial success it deserves. Designing an attractive and professional product label is the best way to make sure your product stands out, and images are a great way to do just that.
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By using variable counters to organize, count, and trace your labeled products, your labeling process can become more efficient. In this blog, learn about variable counters and how to use them in your barcode labeling environment.
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When labor shortages happen, but consumers continue to want their products quickly, companies are forced to focus their resources on the most critical areas of their business. While labeling is absolutely a critical business function, it doesn’t need to use up valuable person-hours. When your company faces labor shortages, here are seven key ways to make labeling less manual so your staff can focus on other value-added activities.
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As the world is becoming increasingly digital, cloud technology is becoming more prevalent in our daily lives and in our companies. People stream their favorite shows through the cloud, facilitate business meetings through the cloud, and share important company files and documents in the cloud. So why not store your barcode data and labels in the cloud, too?
In 2021, companies are seeking better connectivity more than ever before. The world-changing year of 2020 is over, and businesses around the globe are using the lessons they learned to implement better systems and forge stronger connections throughout the supply chain.
The best barcode labeling software for 2021 equips manufacturers to build better connections between people, systems, and organizations.
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Reports show that the global cannabidiol market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 21.2% from 2021 to 2028. Regulation is definitely the next step to take as hemp products are taking the world by storm.
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In an unpredictable world, stability is needed wherever it can be found. Your barcode label printing system is critical to business operations, so building a strong and stable label printing system is necessary for a strong and stable business.
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Leveraging your existing Excel spreadsheets in your label printing process can help you save time, save money, and maximize your efficiency.
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Over the past five years, meal delivery has grown from a niche industry to a mainstay of the food industry. Especially in the current circumstances caused by the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent lockdown orders, meal delivery is now an essential method for families to get dinner on the table.
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A constant theme in today's manufacturing world is the need for automation.
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When it comes to the food and beverage industry, it is incredibly important to have the best label software in place to ensure efficiency, stability, and peace of mind throughout the supply chain.
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At first glance, the custom option to almost anything sounds like the ideal solution. It's tailored to your needs exactly - what more could you ask for. If you're looking to save money and reduce unnecessary headaches, custom designed solutions might not be the right fit for you.
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When it comes to your barcode labeling software solution, implementing lean labeling and continuous improvement principles to your labeling environment reduces waste in label printing and saves you money.
Barcode label printing software offers an array of benefits to businesses of all sizes. So, how should a small business owner choose the best barcode label printing software? Consider your label printing needs today, but don't forget to look to the future. Follow these tips.
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Imagine painting a room and gathering supplies. You wouldn’t want to stop at three separate stores for your paint, primer, and brushes. It’s more convenient and efficient to stop at a store that carries everything you need, right?
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Without change there’s often no room for innovation or improvement.
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Everyone wants to do better. Whether it’s improving your health, career, or home, there’s always room to do things better. Well, what if I told you there’s a better way to design your barcode labels?
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Are you tired of paying more for your label design software every time you add a printer? You don’t have to!
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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.
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While variety may be the spice of life, it's the enemy of efficiency. When labeling processes are not standardized throughout your company, it makes it difficult to keep all of the label information the same. Looking to standardize? We’ve got you covered with three labeling best practices to help your company achieve its labeling goal of having everyone label the same way, which ultimately standardizes the labeling process across your company. Let's start with the easiest way to do this, which is to collaborate!
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Labeling errors can be costly, which is why it's imperative that these errors are kept to a minimum. From a missing or incomplete label, your product has the potential to put consumers at risk, be recalled, or receive hefty fines…maybe all three! To help your company achieve its labeling goal of reducing errors, TEKLYNX has developed three labeling best practices that minimize mistakes. Let's start with the easiest way to reduce errors in your labeling process, which involves using a database.
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Does your company have a labeling goal of printing faster? Most companies do since faster print speeds ultimately create efficiency. To help your company begin achieving its labeling goal, TEKLYNX has developed three labeling best practices focused on streamlining the printing process to create faster print speeds. Let's start with the best practice that focuses on the core way print speeds are affected: communication.
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