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Asset tags and barcode labels – making the right choice

There are a huge variety of barcode labels and asset tag solutions currently available to the general user. And whilst the majority of these vary in size and design there are a few other things which can determine the usability of the label in question. Things such as the durability of the label, the material […]

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What is the difference between barcode labels and asset tags?

Barcodes don’t have to be printed onto a product when it is manufactured, they can also be printed on labels which can be stuck onto a product at a later date. The black lines that you see on a barcode label are converted into alphanumeric data when read by a barcode scanner. Barcode labels can […]

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Use security labels to stop theft

Security labels come in different shapes, sizes and types. They are best suited for product branding, authentication and counterfeit protection. They keep your property safe and are easily identifiable so you know if the property has been tampered with. Security labels help track your assets and safeguard them. The chances of objects being misplaced are […]

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Barcode labels for newborn babies

Kettering General Hospital has come up with a new system which prints barcode labels for newborn babies. Under the scheme, the hospital gives a heel prick barcode label and barcode wristband to all babies within a few hours of their birth. The heel prick barcode label is added to the red baby book, which is […]

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Some different types of asset and barcode labels

There are a few different types of asset labels that companies can use to keep a track and check on their assets. Keeping a track of your assets can stop the costs associated with replacing lost items and can also go some way to prevent theft. Standard barcode labels A barcode is a readable image, […]

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Asset labelling and tagging

Although asset labels and being used more frequently in industry, they are still not used with the frequency they should be by commercial establishments. The assets you own are an important part of your business, and if you have a large business which covers more than one site, it’s easy for some of these assets […]

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Stock checking and inventory assessment

Checking stock and inventory levels is a prerequisite in many businesses where assets are hugely important. This is especially so in warehouses and in retail stores, where the stock these types of business carry can mean the difference between them succeeding or failing. Managing the stock in a warehouse or a retail store is usually […]

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Industrial barcode labels

Barcode labels are now used for a variety of purposes. We commonly see barcodes on just about every grocery item we purchase. The label acts as a product identifier and is scanned at the checkout to calculate a total price of goods and also to reduce the stock quota for that item from the seller’s […]

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