Guides
Step-by-step lessons on label materials, adhesives, barcode standards and traceability that works on the shop floor.
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Batch and lot traceability for small manufacturers: a starting system
Set up batch traceability in a small factory: a lot numbering scheme, what to record at each step, which labels carry it, and a recall drill to test it.
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Direct thermal or thermal transfer: which labels should you use?
How direct thermal and thermal transfer work, which ribbon suits which label, how long each print lasts, what drives the cost, and a decision table.
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GS1 barcodes in India: how to get them and which one you need
How to get GS1 barcodes in India step by step, which code goes on the pack, the carton and the pallet, and why barcode numbers bought cheaply online fail.
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Label adhesives explained, and why labels peel
Permanent, removable and freezer adhesives, surface energy, application temperature and dwell time explained, with a checklist to stop labels peeling off.
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Shipping labels that scan at every hub
Label size, placement, quiet zones, protection, old labels and printer settings for courier parcels, so every hub reads the label without typing it in.