How Linerless Labels Bring Efficiencies to Warehouse and Logistics Businesses
Warehouse and logistics are the hidden success behind nearly every business operation, ensuring items move through the supply chain at the right place and time. Speed and efficiency are critical in these industries, and labeling is no exception. Labeling is essential in item, box, and pallet tracking. The key is performing this action quickly and efficiently. Adopting linerless applications can benefit warehouse and logistics businesses in three important ways: improved operational efficiency, reduced costs, and a safer and more sustainable business.
Increased Operational Efficiency
Traditional labels have backing liners that need to be peeled off, which takes time. Even with label peelers on the printer to minimize manual labor, it is still time-consuming. Time is money, especially in the logistics industry, where every second counts. Peeling labels is no longer necessary with linerless labels, greatly enhancing efficiency. The time saved can be used to print more labels.
Moreover, linerless labels have up to 40% more labels per roll compared to traditional labels with the same OD (outer diameter) because they do not have backing liners. More labels per roll means fewer roll changeovers, hence minimized downtime.
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Reduced Operational Costs
Linerless labels reduce operational costs in many ways. With the same label roll OD, there is a reduced transportation and storage cost for with more labels compared to traditional labels. Put simply, by allocating the same budget to transport and store labels, businesses can acquire a greater quantity of linerless labels or spend less while obtaining the same quantity of labels needed. Inventory management costs also decrease due to the simplified process, as there are fewer linerless label rolls to manage.
A Safer and Sustainable Business Operation
Just like our “How Linerless Labels Boost Business Efficiency While Going Green” blog mentioned, businesses today are constantly seeking ways to minimize their environmental impact. This is mainly due to the growing attention towards greener operations and environmental sustainability. Producing less waste is the most common method for reducing environmental impact because it reduces carbon emissions in waste processing, a major benefit of linerless labels. Linerless labeling eliminates the need for liner waste processing, significantly reducing waste production and associated costs.
Going Linerless in Warehouse and Logistics Businesses
Adopting linerless labels in warehouse and logistics environments offers a range of benefits, but some limitations remain. Linerless labels use direct thermal printing which may not be as durable or withstand sunlight. However, for operations that do not require long-lasting labels and involve goods that won't be exposed to the sun, linerless labeling is a great fit. In these applications, linerless can minimize downtime, mitigate potential safety hazards, streamline processes, and ultimately decrease operational expenses, all contributing to improved efficiency.
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