Last month, David wrote a post about barcode standards and verification. He also pointed out that most of us don’t verify barcodes. So why should you? The reason barcode verification is important and should be done is because it is the method of ensuring with certainty that you are printing good barcodes. Automated systems exist […]
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Barcodes – do you verify?
Do you verify your linear barcodes? Let’s face it, most people don’t. Usually the best that happens is that the barcodes we print get a quick scan with a barcode scanner and if it beeps it ships. Thanks to the wonders of modern barcode reader technology, even poorly printed barcodes can be scanned and read […]
“Do I need to verify my UID labels?”
“Do I need to verify my UID labels?” I get asked this question all the time by DoD contractors who have to comply with MIL-STD-130. The answer to the question is “Yes!” – the standard clearly states that UID marks need to be verified so there is no question that you should do so. According […]
Do You Need To Verify Every UID Item? Why?
YES! The MIL-STD-130 provides clear guidance that the supplier is responsible for conformance with the Marking Quality requirements in 5.2.7. Note that it also states that deviations from the stated criteria require acquiring activity approval. A sampling plan may be acceptable if it is based upon the ISO/IEC 2859-1. Finally, it states that Marking quality […]
Cycle Time – Print Apply Labeling
This article was originally posted on the Panther blog and discusses cycle time when printing and applying labels to the top face of varying height products for logistics applications. Introduction Speed is critical when considering print-and-apply label automation systems for a top-applied label in shipping or e-commerce operations. Manufacturers of these systems are often asked […]
Inkjet or Labeling for Shipping Case Barcodes?
When it comes to adding barcodes to your corrugated shipping cases, the two most common ways to do this are to either use labels or print directly to the box using an inkjet printer, depending on your product and industry. As with many things, the answer is that it depends. Which method is best? Let’s […]
The Art of Barcode Shaving
Okay, I’m not suggesting that your barcodes are looking a little scraggly and in need of getting their chins cleaned up. Barcode shaving (also often referred to as pixel shaving) is a way of tweaking your barcodes to get the best, verified print quality. In this article I want to dig a little into this […]
Barcodes – Validation vs Verification in GS1
When talking about ensuring barcodes are correct, many people use the words validation and verification as though they are interchangeable – this is something that is not correct. Many companies that should know better promote their barcode reading systems as verifying barcodes when they are actually validating. Validating and verifying a barcode are two separate […]
The Best Barcode Quality
If your company makes any food products that are sold at Walmart, you are no doubt aware of the changes in barcoding for shipping cases that Walmart is currently introducing. A lot of companies are wondering whether they really need to comply with this, but there is no question that when you ship your products […]
GMO-Free Certification
Many consumer groups have been pushing for mandatory labeling of GMO products recently and The United States Agriculture Department (USDA) is answering this call by offering a new government certification and labeling for non-genetically modified foods (Non-GMO). Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the new certification in a letter to his staff that was released […]