Integrated Labeling & Packaging Systems
More and more companies, large and small, are turning to integrated labeling and packaging systems to save time and money on their shipping costs. Integrated labeling and packaging systems can be implemented in nearly any industry, and range from stock systems to custom designs.
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What is an Integrated Packaging and Labeling System?
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Integrated packaging systems help automate the process of packing and labeling. An integrated packaging and labeling system automates, either partially or totally, end-of-the-line tasks such as filling containers, packing shipping boxes, and applying labels of all types, from package labels to shipping labels. Integrated packaging and labeling systems can be as simple as a dedicated label printer that's synchronized to print manually applied labels by lot number, to an entire line of equipment that robotically picks and places product into boxes and automatically applies labels as they print.
Advantages of Integrated Packaging and Labeling Systems
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Companies can save money by implementing integrated packaging and labeling systems. Advantages of integrated packaging and labeling systems include quality improvement, reduction of packing and shipping errors, and reductions in labor costs, which translate to improvements in customer satisfaction and a company's bottom line.
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Types of Integrated Packaging and Labeling Systems
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There are many types of integrated packaging and labeling systems available. Some of the more common types of integrated packaging and labeling systems include bottling lines, carton packers, capsule fillers, laser engravers (for bar codes/part numbers on certain types of parts), and the humble laser printer that's tied to a dedicated computer and label software. Industry magazines such as "Packaging World," "Packaging Digest" and "Labels and Labeling" can help you brainstorm ideas and find suppliers of integrated packaging and labeling systems.
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