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What is a Barcode?

Partner Blog By: NICK RECHT/TEKLYNX Originally appeared on The Human Readable Blog, by TEKLYNX. Merriam Webster says a barcode is “a code consisting of a group of printed and variously patterned bars and spaces and sometimes numerals that is designed to be scanned and read into computer memory and that contains information about the object it […]

Global Companies Face These 4 Major Labeling Challenges. Here Are 10 Ways Label Management Software Helps.

Partner Blog By: DOUG NIEMEYER/TEKLYNX Originally appeared on The Human Readable Blog, by TEKLYNX. Companies with multiple locations have unique labeling challenges and needs. When its locations are spread around the world, those challenges and needs are magnified. Better connections are paramount in a global labeling environment, so companies should carefully consider how label management software […]

How to Create Variable Counters on Labels

Partner Blog By: TRAVIS WAYNE/TEKLYNX Originally appeared on The Human Readable Blog, by TEKLYNX. Without the proper organization and tracing tactics in place, labeling can become a nightmare. Products can become troublesome to find in the production line or storage, and identifying defective products in a recall can become almost impossible. By using variable counters to […]

Disaster Recovery for Labeling: Do you have a plan?

Partner Blog By: JENNA WAGNER/TEKLYNX Originally appeared on The Human Readable Blog, by TEKLYNX. Most companies with supply chains are far from where they could be to deal with large-scale (and often unplanned) disruptions. Human error or natural disasters not only impact products going into market, but getting food on tables and medicine for those who […]

7 Ways To Make Labeling Less Manual When You’re Understaffed

Partner Blog By: JENNA WAGNER/TEKLYNX Originally appeared on The Human Readable Blog, by TEKLYNX. When labor shortages happen, but consumers continue to want their products quickly, companies are forced to focus their resources on the most critical areas of their business. While labeling is absolutely a critical business function, it doesn’t need to use up valuable […]

How to Prove ROI by Integrating Labeling with your ERP System

Originally appeared on The Human Readable Blog, by TEKLYNX. Partner Blog BY: NICK RECHT / TEKLYNX No matter what industry you’re in, proving Return on Investment (ROI) is always a top priority. Are you getting more than what you put in? How much money did you save? Well, I’m here to tell you that you can […]

How Labeling Trends will Support Manufacturing Trends in 2024

Originally appeared on The Human Readable Blog, by TEKLYNX. Partner Blog BY: DOUG NIEMEYER  / TEKLYNX 2020 will go down in history as one of the most game-changing years in modern manufacturing. The COVID-19 pandemic upended not only our personal lives, but every aspect of global and local economies. As 2020 comes to a close, it’s […]

Using Database Connections to Print Labels from Excel Data

Originally appeared on The Human Readable Blog, by TEKLYNX. Partner Blog BY: TRAVIS WAYNE / TEKLYNX If you are using an Excel spreadsheet or other database (such as Access, SQL, or a full ERP system) to manage your business and product data, there’s an easy way to eliminate manual processes from your label printing process! Most […]