Category: Barcodes for Business

With today’s focus on the global marketplace, there is an increasing demand for the most efficient way to fulfill orders. Companies need to save costs and achieve overall value by using the best methods when it comes to shipping. Industry leaders are building infrastructure to handle shipping more efficiently. But you don’t have to shell out millions in investments to drive optimal processes for shipping operations. Many businesses don’t know that stock labels can be the key to faster logistics and lower costs. With a variety of different types available, these labels can effectively address your business needs. You’ll be fulfilling customer orders fast. In this post, we’ll show you how.

Customizable

Don’t worry about customizing your orders. The beauty of these barcode labels is that you combine low cost with high customization. You can have the best of both worlds by ordering these labels and having them on standby. Then you’ll customize them onsite to fulfill your logistics needs.

Stock Labels Using Thermal Transfers

There are many types of labels. Many businesses are unaware that Thermal transfer is a popular and cost-effective method of thermal printing. These labels use a thermal ribbon. As the label and ribbon pass through the printhead together the ink from the ribbon is melted and transferred to the face of the label. This process saves money. Plus, it is very durable. You will know your labels are secure and easy to decipher throughout the shipping and logistics process. You can vary the size, colors, and type to achieve optimal results for your business.

Direct Thermal Labels 

Direct Thermal Labels change the color from white to black as they pass through a print head. You don’t need thermal ribbons like with Thermal Transfer Labels.

Sizing For Every Need and Type

Depending on your specific needs, you will require labels in rolls or fanfold formats. Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal offer both options. Plus, you can order your labels in a variety of sizes. This includes rolls with a 3-inch or a 1-inch core. We customize your stock for the needs of your business. Whether you use an industrial size printer or a small desktop size, we can help. Additionally, based on your shipping volume and printer capabilities there are jumbo rolls to drive cost savings that you can pass on to your clients. All of these labels help you stay competitive in price. They also help you fulfill orders fast.

Fast Response 

It’s no secret that retailers want to reduce costs. This includes keeping their inventory low and reducing shipping costs. By operating more efficiently, your business will address their needs right away. With the right labels, you can count on your logistics to fulfill orders correctly and keep your clients happy with the fast response. You can’t afford to wait when it comes to competing in the shipping market. Whether your clients are retailers or individuals they would be both benefit from stock labels.

Idezi Can Help

Idezi offers one of the largest selections of stock labels in the industry, including Thermal Transfer Labels, Direct Thermal Labels, and Laser Labels! We work with the top label manufacturers to bring you the highest quality labels available. Whether your labels are stock or custom, Idezi has you covered. Don’t wait. Contact Idezi today and find out how we can help your business operate more efficiently.

Every time the UPS or Fed-Ex guy comes to my home, he scans the package. Every time I buy groceries at the store, the cashier scans the products. I go to the mall and my merchandise all gets scanned. What’s being scanned is a barcode. The primary purpose is to collect data of inventory but there’s a variety of reasons as to why they come in handy. There are also different types of barcodes and they serve different purposes.

Types of barcodes

The types of barcodes that are probably the most familiar to folks who don’t deal with them on a regular basis are numeric-only as well as alpha-numeric barcodes. These are the “old-school” barcodes that are represented by a bunch of seemingly random straight black lines with numbers underneath. The two most common are the ones used on consumer goods. In the US, this is called a UPC code and the international version is called an EAN code. Both of these codes look similar to the other. Other one-dimensional codes are used for specific industries, such as code 39 and code 128.

Rise of the 2D

Of all the types of barcodes, 2d barcodes are on the rise. These barcodes can be read without a laser scanning device and can be read both horizontally and vertically. Why is this a big deal? I can turn my mobile device into a two-dimensional barcode reading device with the download of a free app. This turns my camera into an optical scanner. This kind of flexibility has made two-dimensional barcodes a great tool for various marketing campaigns, assisting in driving sales, increasing brand loyalty, and providing extra depth to a marketing message. The two kinds of barcodes that consumers are the most familiar with are the QR code and the data matrix code. Two-dimensional barcodes are capable of holding more information than the classic one-dimensional type.

Stacked linear symbol

This is the barcode commonly used on driver’s licenses in the United States, named the PDF 417. This type of barcode can also be found on some prescription labels and retail coupons as the GS1 Databar. This code combines the structure of the traditional one-dimensional barcode with the ability handle a larger amount of information, like the two-dimensional barcode. The information can get confusing. I know when I’m having trouble, it’s time to talk to a professional.

The future

Label space is vital on a product. Even the most innovative types of barcodes take up space on the packaging. Where is the future heading for barcodes? One option is item ID. The scanner will read the product as a whole. For example, it will recognize that the can of Coca-cola is indeed a can of Coca-cola and will register. The item will become the barcode. Two-dimensional barcodes can not only hold more information but can also be programmed to correct incorrect information, something that its counterparts are incapable of doing. Imagine the possibilities if two-dimensional codes were not only used for inventory purposes, but at the same time could be used by consumers for coupons, interesting deals, or exclusive information. The current issue is, of course, the cost, as crossing over from one scanner to another can be too high for some businesses. Contact Idezi if you have any questions on how they can help with your business.

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For warehouse and business owners, tracking should be the least of their concerns. The process of tracking can be time-consuming, costly and counterproductive and business owners are embracing the modern technological age, with automation and robots becoming popular tools. Having an efficient solution to your tracking problems will ensure the smooth running of your business, but most importantly, reduce costs. Barcode systems are an easy, quick and effective solution to a host of troubles, and will surely save you money in the long run. The following lists the number of ways implementing a barcode system can reduce the cost of running your business.

Less Time Wasting

As the saying goes, time is money and locating items in your inventory can be a very time-consuming process. Using an automated system, employees can significantly reduce the time they waste searching for what they need. Assets can be located with ease, and record data can be entered quickly into a computer software system. The alternative would be a manual system overseen by employees. Manual systems are notoriously time-consuming. Time wasted doing a manual search means less productivity, less output, and ultimately less money.

Reduce the Risk of Theft

Stories of employee theft frequently surface on the news and media, a recent case being a Genzyme employee who stole a piece of manufacturing equipment worth $6,000. A small business or startup cannot afford to lose valuable assets. An effective system will be able to inform you of the location of your asset, and which employee used it. In this way, employees can easily be held accountable for loss or theft, and there will be less of a risk of either.

Better Resource Management

Having an automated system not only allows you to reduce the risk of theft, it can also help the way you manage your business. By tracking your assets, you can gain a better understanding of business productivity, and the way resources are used. Good management ensures that replacements are made, if necessary, and your assets are always available for distribution or use. Amendments to the management process can be made for a more cost-effective output.

Accurate Audits and Financial Records

Another way the system can help cut costs is by saving you time on audit preparations and improving the ease of financial reporting. They can be used to help you monitor your assets, calculate depreciation and save you tax money. They can also help you account for spending, which leads to better financial reports and overall financial management.

Final Thoughts on Barcode Systems

To summarize, a barcode system can be used to track employee productivity, making theft or loss issues simple to solve, and reducing overall costs. They reduce the number of workers needed to do manual jobs making inventory tracking simpler. This reduces operational costs and allows you to channel the money into other areas of your business. Finally, fewer errors mean a reduction in costs and time wasting. As you can see, tracking systems are a great solution that you can use to tailor to a range of needs. By taking this approach, you can turn any complex business operation into a smooth and simple one.

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Here’s how:

Why Use Custom Barcode Labels?

Barcodes are used to track items, usually merchandise. But using custom barcode labels will do much more than just track your merchandise.

Here’s what else you can use them for:

• Shipping: Using a barcode helps you track your shipping from start to finish. No more money or time lost looking for items that got lost in the mail.
• Update in Real Time: You can scan your barcodes and get an immediate, and accurate, inventory count.
• Information: You can easily obtain information regarding asset management on your fixed assets.
• Customers: Your customers will also appreciate your using a barcode system. They can use the barcode scan to obtain product information.
• Sales: Will help you accurately organize, manage, and forecast your sales.
• Accuracy: Data entry mistakes are costly. Save yourself from costly mistakes by using a barcode system.

How Can You Save Money?

In every business, the bottom line is that you want to make money. So it’s a smart choice to start using a barcode labeling system because it helps save money in so many ways.

Ways such as:

• Start Immediately: Most barcodes use intuitive software which is easy to use and download. You can usually start using the system in as little as 10 minutes.
• Styles & Sizing: Using a custom barcode system allows you to use the styles and fonts you want. A printing system from us opens up tons of possibilities.
• Quick Turnaround: Rather than waiting days or weeks for your barcodes to be ready, they’re finished in minutes.

How to Choose the Right One

Of course, once you realize that using a barcode system will make your small business more efficient, and more profitable, you want to choose the right one.

Here’s what you need to ask yourself first:

• Where will I be using this system? What environment will it be used in?
• How often will I use these barcodes?
• Do I have the right network set up to use a barcode system?
• What type of data do I need to encode?
• How much data will I be encoding?
• What size labels do I want to print?

And lastly, how long do I want these barcode labels to be used for? Are they long-lasting or short-term? Ready to improve your ROI? We offer everything from custom labels to mobile scanners to software and we’ll help you find the right solution for your business needs.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]