“Vaccine supply chains are fast-changing, complex, and vitally important to society, and nowhere is this more evident than with COVID-19.” So often when we think and talk about the supply chain, we envision everyday consumer products like household items, clothing, and food and beverages. We forget that medical supplies including vaccines are also part […]
The medical device industry continues to grow, especially as the population ages and sadly, with the increase in chronic disease. The continuum of balancing “demands of quality and compliance with operational efficiency—at times can seem like a never-ending battle to remain competitive.” NiceLabel has identified four labeling challenges that continue to plague the medical device […]
We have shared several blogs with solutions on supply chain optimization because 1.) there is no one answer, 2.) it continues to be an area that needs improvement and resolution, and 3.) consumer expectations have changed, wanting a seamless shopping experience. With this increase in delivery routes due to higher online orders, visibility and traceability […]
As businesses look to manage and streamline processes, review and approval processes should be looked at as well. Many times, the review process requires involvement from multiple departments and can result in a lot of back and forth to get to a final version. While reviews or check-ins at every stage and every adjustment are […]
The ability to pivot quickly and plan for the unexpected can be the difference between a successful and a failing business. In the barcode labeling arena, the need to change and update information quickly is a must, and automating the process helps achieve this. Changes in customer and regulatory requirements are “pushing traditional labeling approaches […]
Our partners at NiceLabel & Loftware recently conducted a survey of 300 directors in manufacturing across the U.S., UK, France, and Germany. “The survey found that on average more than two-thirds of manufacturers (67%) were having to shut down their production line for more than an hour if there was a problem with labeling printing.” […]
Earlier this year, our partner NiceLabel announced they had joined Loftware™, a leading product labeling software company. Together, “these two industry-leading organizations became one integrated whole- creating the largest labeling software company in the world,” and we are proud to team up with them. With the joining of these two organizations comes a new corporate […]
Many companies don’t seek out new systems, like their labeling software, until they are out of options. The thought of overhauling systems is daunting, so many will work to put band-aids on it until there are no other options. Our partner at NiceLabel® worked with a client to move them to a fully integrated cloud-based […]
We all probably know someone who suffers from a food allergy, whether mild or severe, knowing what’s in their food is a must. This is why the food and beverage manufacturing industry is one of the more regulated industries and labeling that is in compliance is so important. “Natasha’s Law is one of many […]
Our partners at NiceLabel® worked with a top pharmaceutical company to help them implement a new labeling system that would allow them to “modernize legacy systems” to enable future growth. The goals of the company were to “unify labeling to a single platform, have better oversight of label variations, and streamline regulatory compliance processes.” In […]