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The critical role of labeling for vaccines

  “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 […]


Mobile barcoding best practices

We often focus on labeling solutions that highlight the end process to the consumer, but part of that process ensures the manufacturer has accurate inventory controls in place. One of those processes may involve the use of mobile barcoding. Our partners at RFgen, leaders in mobile data collection solutions, share 3 mobile barcoding best practices […]


Teen semi drivers allowed in apprenticeship program

Many parents feel trepidation when their teenager comes of age to start driving. Now fast forward to that teen being 18 years old and wanting to take part in a test apprenticeship program to drive a 40-ton (when fully loaded) semi-truck. The federal government is moving forward with a plan that required the Federal Motor […]


What has led to the manufacturing labor shortage?

When automation was in its infancy, many thought it would set out to replace workers. Robots are able to do repetitive jobs faster and at a lower cost, so there’s no arguing with the economics. “Today, the exact opposite is true. We have a manufacturing labor shortage with no end in sight,” and this is […]


World Health Day 2022

In honor of the World Health Organization and the many health organizations, we work closely with, Happy World Health Day! The World Health Organization was founded in 1948 to connect nations and people to “promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable—so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health.” The WHO […]


Doctor indicted for adulterating medical devices

  A doctor in Raleigh, North Carolina was indicted for the extreme misuse of a medical device in addition to Medicare fraud and making and using materially false Healthcare Documents.  Many of the patients were misled by thinking the medical device, was sterile and was used for the first time during their surgery. A balloon […]


BarTender “Getting started” webinars

If your company is considering a new labeling solution for your small business, or you need a more robust enterprise solution, don’t miss the BarTender webinars to get your questions answered. During the BarTender webinar for small businesses, on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, from 8:00 am- 9:00 am PST,   BarTender will answer these common questions: […]


Poultry plant workers vote to remove union

Labor unions were first established back in the eighteenth century during the European industrial revolution.  The intent of the unions was to protect the rights and work environment of workers. “Currently there are more than 60 unions representing more than 14 million workers throughout the country.” Some of the common benefits of joining a union […]


Peloton cutting almost 3,000 jobs

  Is the mass growth that Peloton experienced during the height of the pandemic riding off into the sunset? Maybe so… The company saw a surge of more than 400% in 2020 amid the COVID-19 lockdowns, but that quickly changed as businesses, including gyms started opening back up. The co-founder of Peloton, John Foley, will […]


Protecting your brand through labeling

“Two-thirds of consumers who have unintentionally purchased counterfeit goods have lost their trust in a brand. Modern labeling and printing technologies can come to the rescue.” The value of imported fake goods that were seized in 2019 was estimated to be $509 billion which was up from $461 billion in 2018. This value only includes […]