Case Study: Weyco Steps Up to the Retail Challenge

Weyco, a leading distributor of men's footwear, faced a daunting task: printing millions of labels annually for a global customer base while maintaining peak efficiency and compliance. The solution? TSC Auto ID.

Weyco Challenge: Durable Industrial Printer | Warehouse Warrior

Solution = A Printer Built Like a Battleship

At the heart of Weyco's operation is its warehouse, a demanding environment for any printer, with long hours daily. With multiple facilities across the US, Canada, and Australia, Weyco needed a durable industrial printer that could withstand the rigors of constant warehouse distribution use. TSC Auto ID barcode label printers delivered. As one Weyco representative Gonzalo Nieto, shared, "We wanted to make sure it was going to be a printer that was going to stand the test of time." The durability of TSC barcode label printers is legendary, with some printheads lasting an astonishing 15 years in Weyco's warehouses.

“I would compare your printers to battleships. I mean they just keep on going, they’re rugged and they don’t fail,” says Scott Kneeland, Weyco’s Lead Business Systems Developer.

Weyco Challenge: Instant Inventory

Solution = Weyco's integration of RFID into labeling

The retail landscape is rapidly evolving, and RFID technology is at the forefront of retail solutions. Weyco's customers demanded faster, more accurate inventory management that could reduce human errors. TSC Auto ID printers stepped up to the plate once again. By integrating RFID encoding into their labeling process, Weyco empowered retailers to conduct quick and accurate inventories at the store level. Some major retailers, like WalMart, now mandate RFID tags for products sold in-store. As one Weyco representative noted, "We began RFID because our retail customers were demanding it."

Weyco RFID tags are printed at the warehouse, encoded with deep data, including critical retail information like SKUs, so that real-time inventory can drive efficiencies for their business.

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Weyco Challenge: Minimize Downtime

Solution = Automated Barcode Verification (ODV-2D) for Shipping Labels

Downtime is a costly enemy in any warehouse. Weyco needed a printer that could keep up with the fast-paced demands of order fulfillment. TSC Auto ID printers, equipped with ODV-2D technology, excel in this area. This feature allows for automatic label reprint without operator intervention, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted workflow. As Kneeland explained, "TSC printers have the ability to reprint the labels on the fly without any operator intervention which really helps keep our lines moving."

Weyco Challenge: Retailer Requirements & Compliance

Solution = Barcode Inspection with Real-Time Reporting

Retailers have stringent labeling requirements, and maintaining compliance is crucial. TSC Auto ID's barcode verification reporting feature provides Weyco with the necessary tools to meet these standards. By ensuring label quality, Weyco builds trust with its customers and avoids costly returns. As the representative stated, "The online data verification features of the TSC printers help us to stay compliant with retailer requirements."

Weyco's partnership with TSC Auto ID is a testament to the power of technology to drive operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. By addressing key supply chain challenges with innovative solutions, Weyco has strengthened its position as a leader in the footwear industry. As labeling needs continue to evolve, Weyco and TSC Auto ID are poised to stay ahead of the curve.

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