We have talked a lot about cloud technology and its benefits to manufacturers when it comes to streamlining their operations. Label management is no different, and we will share how cloud technology for food and beverage manufacturers “is essential for connecting warehouses, factories, and distribution centers.” Our partner, Loftware, and content from the Food Industry Executive describe […]
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 […]
The establishment of Global Standards, a nonprofit organization that standardizes business information globally, leverages GS1 standards and services in the marketplace providing a faster listing process, improved counterfeit detection, and simplified regulatory compliance. GS1 is a common language to identify, capture, and share information globally. GS1 Standards provide unique identification of items and products that […]
In the food and beverage industry, the packaging is everything. It is the first thing customers see and maybe the initial reason a consumer considers your product. Lakeview Farms, a manufacturer of dips, desserts, and specialty products, found that their manual artwork management process was both time-consuming and lacked stakeholder visibility, which reduced […]
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 […]
It’s no secret that fast food really isn’t good for you. And if you needed another reason to limit these types of food in your diet, a “first-of-its-kind study” was recently published stating that popular fast foods contained chemicals linked to a long list of serious health problems. “Researchers at the George Washington University and […]
“Scientists at ETH Zurich have built a plant that can produce carbon-neutral liquid fuels from sunlight and air.” This plant can produce synthetic liquid fuels that release as much CO2 during combustion as was extracted from the air for production previously. “CO2 and water are extracted directly from ambient air and split using solar energy.” […]
Keeping networks secure is literally a full-time job for many within technology departments across the world. “One of the most effective ways that small and medium-sized enterprises can prevent data violation is to increase employee cyber awareness.” Technology departments must set a security foundation by securing networks with a reliable antivirus tool and ensuring the […]
For more than 100 years, the premise of the antitrust laws has remained the same: “to protect the process of competition for the benefit of consumers, making sure there are strong incentives for businesses to operate efficiently, keep prices down, and keep quality up.” There are 3 core federal antitrust laws: The Sherman Act, created […]
The FDA established the Unique Identification System (UDI) to identify medical devices sold in the US from the point of manufacturing and distribution all the way to patient use. The UDI final rule requires device labelers to: Include a UDI on device labels and packages, except where the rule provides for an exception or alternative. […]