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Mobile devices vs. dedicated barcode handhelds

We frequently talk about labeling software, but many manufacturers must also consider their hardware just as closely as their software. Manufacturers must ask themselves questions like, “Will a consumer-grade mobile device be a better option than an industrial-grade dedicated barcode handheld? What is the device’s lifespan and is it compatible with my operating system and […]


Customized labeling solutions

When we often think about customized labeling solutions, we think of a proprietary solution created for our specific business that answers all our needs. What we sometimes don’t recognize, is that many customized systems create complexity, inflexibility, and potentially use layers of 3rd party applications. These factors turn a customized solution into a limiting solution […]


Pilot Program Recycles 40,000 Pounds of Used Medical Devices

As technology advances, companies often look to create materials that can be reused or at the least, recycled. Medical Devices are an industry that creates a large amount of waste. In response to this “medical technology company BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), and Casella Waste Systems, a solid waste, recycling and resource management services company, […]


The Importance of Product Labeling Accuracy

Product labeling accuracy is pivotal in ensuring product safety. It serves as a critical bridge between manufacturers and consumers, providing essential information that can impact health and well-being. Below are some of the key areas that accurate product labeling helps impact: Consumer Awareness: Accurate product labeling empowers consumers to make informed choices. It communicates crucial […]


Enterprise Hardware Tips

  You receive an alert to update your phone to the latest software version, sound familiar? While it may not be the same for mobile hardware and software for your supply chain, it can be just as, if not more important. RFgen looks at Enterprise Hardware and provides tips for refreshing barcodes and mobile device […]


BarTender® 2022 R7 Release

The latest release of BarTender 2022 is now available and provides added security enhancements to “safeguard user data and labeling processes” to optimize label printing operations. The R7 release also supports Microsoft .NET 6 and with the end of life of .NET5 the update to R7 is highly recommended. Some of the additional features this […]


Product Lifecycle Management

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is the “strategic process of managing the complete journey of a product from initial ideation and development to service and disposal.”  It is the management of a product from start to finish. PLM is important in the manufacturing industry since it deals with every stage of a product’s life. Beginning with […]


The intricacies of FDA regulations

The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) provides regulation for food, drugs, medical devices, radiation-emitting products, vaccines, animal and veterinary products, cosmetics, and tobacco products.  Just in the radiation-emitting products category alone, they are responsible for regulating firms that manufacture, repackage, relabel, and/or import medical devices sold in the U.S. That is a lot of oversight! The […]


MS Dynamics 365 label printing with BarTender®

The Microsoft suite of products can be found in many organizations since many applications are built specifically for this platform and vice versa. Microsoft Dynamics 365 can now utilize the power of BarTender’s Label Printing, as its labeling solution. BarTender helps those businesses using MS Dynamics 365 strengthen their labeling process and optimize logistics with […]


Labeling in SAP

The labeling process has evolved with SAP just as the platform has advanced and progressed. SAP S/4HANA is the more recent version of SAP, and SAP S/4HANA Cloud, private edition, and SAP S/4HANA for on-premise deployment is the latest version.  With the advancement in capabilities, it makes it easier for businesses to perform their labeling […]