Supply Chain Paper: New White Paper From PEAK Technologies Highlights The Benefits Of Printer Applicators In Supply Chain Management
PEAK Technologies, a Platinum Equity Company, announced today that it has released a new white paper entitled, "Printer Applicators: The Right Choice for You?"
Printer applicators are primarily used to print high-quality bar codes, product identification information, and graphics onto labels and apply the labels directly onto products, packages, or pallets. Printer applicator solutions have repeatedly proven to increase productivity, lower operating costs, provide reliable product identification, and ensure proper label placement. In addition, the effects of printer applicators on day-to-day operations can include other benefits such as labor reduction, inventory control, and more accurate sorting.
The whitepaper, written by Chris Cocanig, program manager at PEAK, explains the concept of printer applicators, discusses the benefits, and describes scenarios where printer applicators have proven advantageous in supply chain operations.
The paper addresses six key areas related to printer applicators, including:
- Describing printer applicators;
- Determining the need for a printer applicator;
- Examining real-world scenarios;
- Discussing printer applicator integration;
- RFID & printer applicators;
- Printer applicators & SAP solution environments.
This paper will help companies in the supply chain evaluate whether printer applicators are the right choice to help increase productivity, lower operating costs, provide reliable product identification, and ensure proper label placement.
Wherever there is a label on a product, there is a potential need for printer applicators. From consumer goods and building materials to pharmaceuticals and medical devices, products need to be tracked to their final destination or retail shelves. The decision to use printer applicators over a hand labeling method for high volume or high value items is an easy choice, especially when unreadable bar codes or incorrect label placement can result in charge backs.
Cocanig is the Program Manager for PEAK Technologies' label applicator group, based in Itasca, IL. He has 18 years of experience in the integration of label application systems—evaluating label applicator companies and designing solutions around manufacturing operations.
To learn more, download the printer applicator white paper here.
PEAK Technologies
PEAK Technologies, a Platinum Equity Company, is a systems integrator of supply chain automation and inventory management solutions delivering tangible return on investment to some of the world's largest corporations. PEAK's primary applications include solutions for warehousing, manufacturing, and distribution operations. PEAK's portfolio of solutions and services include business process consulting, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems integration, wireless professional services, project management, printing/media solutions, and life-cycle support services. PEAK Technologies has locations throughout North America providing a comprehensive "foot print" for national, multi-site life cycle service and support.
Platinum Equity
Platinum Equity www.platinumequity.com is a global M&A&O firm specialized n the merger, acquisition and operation of companies that provide services and solutions to customers in a broad range of business markets, including information technology, software, telecommunications, logistics, manufacturing, health care products, and entertainment distribution. Since its founding in 1995 by entrepreneur Tom Gores, Platinum Equity has acquired more than 50 businesses and built a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of operating companies. In 2005, Platinum was named the 18th largest private company in the United Sates by Forbes magazine.
SOURCE: PEAK Technologies