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In the delivery of goods between industry and trade, countless pallets and cartons are dispatched daily to worldwide destinations. They mostly have a scheduled journey on board of trucks, cargo planes, container ships and freight trains ahead. The goods should arrive at the trading partner not only on time, but also complete and not damaged. Only highly efficient processes in distribution logistics make this incredible performance possible.

EAN and EAN codes are two different things. However, confusion often arises because some people think that the term ‘EAN’ is a synonym for ‘EAN code’. The fact that EAN codes are still used (although the EAN no longer exists) aggravates the confusion.

Product labeling for food products is not only a legal requirement under the Food Information Regulation, but also a key factor in building customer trust. Labels provide important details about ingredients, nutritional values, shelf life, and the product’s origin. In addition, they can enhance packaging with amazing features. This article explains what manufacturers in the food industry need to consider when it comes to labeling and which modern labeling and coding systems make the process efficient and reliable!

Traditional barcodes and QR codes sometimes reach their limits when storing large amounts of data. The JAB Code offers an innovative solution: by using up to eight colors, it breaks away from the classic black-and-white design and significantly increases the information density in a very small space. JAB stands for “Just Another Barcode.” It was developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology SIT. This article explores the functionality, advantages, and applications of this color-based code.

In retail, supermarket, factory and distribution centres: barcodes are everywhere. In commerce, industry and logistics, barcodes and data matrix codes are used to record and process data electronically. In this blog post, we explain you the advantages of these codes compared to traditional barcodes!

Production downtime caused by empty label rolls or technical faults can quickly lead to high costs. With the zero-downtime function, such interruptions in product labeling can be avoided. In this interview, Bluhm project manager Jörg Emrich explains how two intelligently networked labeling systems ensure continuous production processes. The article shows which three operating modes are available and how companies can use them to increase productivity and minimize downtime.

Thermal inkjet printers such as those from our Markoprint range are high performers among industrial inkjet printers. Especially when it comes to availability, ease of use, low maintenance cost and high print resolution. Thanks to the growing variety of HP class technology inks, they can also master many non-absorbent surfaces. Discover how the latest generation of solvent-based inks is opening up new coding applications for direct printing on flexible packaging and coated films!

Clever labeling, faster delivery: Labeling and coding in the dispatch line has a considerable influence on the efficiency of logistics processes. It can help you save operating costs, reduce returns and improve customer service. If you label your shipping goods correctly, you can deliver faster and more reliably. As a result, your business remains competitive. This blog article showcases some best practices.

Within the European Union, a food information law regulates which consumer information has to be displayed on food products. The mandatory information in food labelling include certain nutritional values and allergens as well as the country of origin or place of provenance. In particular, the origin indication of primary ingredients has recently been further specified.

Starting 1 April 2020, a new commission implementing regulation on the indication of primary ingredients of different origin will apply throughout the European Union. It requires manufacturers to indicate the origin of primary ingredients if they differ from the origin of the product. This reform is intended to provide consumers with more transparency when buying food.

Variable data labels are necessary to identify, track and authenticate products along the entire supply chain. They also help manufacturers optimize their operating costs and market their brand. They have amazing capabilities to boost your business! As a specialist for product marking, Weber Marking Systems has more than 50 years of experience in all industries. In this article, we will tell you how several companies from the industrial sector and medium-sized businesses successfully use labels with variable data.