One of the common misconceptions in barcode tracking is that the tracking barcodes need to contain all the information that you need to know about the contents of a container, such as the part number, the quantity, the manufacturer, the lot number and the expiration date. While there are content standards, such as that specified […]
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FDA UDI Resources
There is a lot of information on the FDA Unique Device Identification program scattered around the web and I thought it would be a good idea to post links to some of the best resources – I started this more my own benefit, but it might help others with an interest in this topic. If you are […]
Custom Booklet Labels
Booklet labels, also known as fold-outs or multi-fold labels, are an economical way to convey lots of information in a small space. Essentially, these labels are multi-paged leaflets folded and laminated to a pressure sensitive label that is attached to the product. The user simply peels back the top layer of the label to open […]
2D Barcode for Mobile – What Size?
So you need to produce a 2D barcode for use with mobile devices? What size should it be to ensure that every smartphone can successfully read it? I had to do some testing on this for one of our clients and I thought it would be interesting to share the results here as well. To […]
Printed Info on a Shipping Carton Changed – Don’t Throw It Away
A pre-printed shipping carton provides a way to economically package your product(s), enhance your company’s image, and makes your product easy to find during transportation or at the end-user warehouse. There is a risk, however, that pre-printed information may change before your inventory is completely used. Some examples are address, name of product, colors, descriptions, […]
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