AC Labels provides pre-printed barcode labels for logistics company

Variable data labeling specialist AC Labels in Derby, UK, has completed the migration to pre-printed barcode labels for a logistics company. The project reduced rejected pallet movements due to barcode label errors to zero, delivering major cost savings for the user.

The logistics company was experiencing expensive problems with misrouted pallets as a result of poor quality barcodes printed on demand. Print management partner GBF Print Management identified the use of onsite thermal labels printers as the cause of the errors and the bulk of the total cost. It proposed a new solution using high quality pre-printed barcode labels.

AC Labels manufactured high quality verified pre-printed barcode labels ensuring pallet and lorry returns were eliminated. Labels were supplied on rolls in duplicate sets two across, significantly reducing mis-identification of the pallets. The warehouse operatives – who previously spent 16 hours per week printing labels – can now fulfil their primary roles increasing efficiency of the workforce within the warehouse. The use of pre-printed barcode labels eliminated the cost of a printer, thermal ribbon, blank labels and electricity running costs.

General manager of AC Labels Peter Hartshorn commented: ‘Whilst thermal label printing on site is required for some applications, there are many situations where it is an expensive and relatively low quality solution compared to having variable barcode labels pre-printed by an expert. The detailed case study compiled for the information of our print management client base describing this project shows just how successful projects can be when both print management companies and us as manufacturers work together for the benefit of end users.’

The full case study is available as a White Paper and can be downloaded at http://www.aclabels.co.uk/ACL-FINAL-WHITE-PAPER.pdf

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