Barcode labels are a rich oasis of data when it comes to the logistics arm of any business.
It’s not a stretch, too, to say that the amount of key information that can be stored on barcode labels – and how you use it – will be key to any and every growth ambition a company has.
Handling your barcode labels in the right way means faster, better, safer deliveries to customers and clients.
Good management with your barcode labels also means that workers in specific departments will also have access to key information such as when stock levels need to be replenished, how much storage space is in the warehouse, customer locations, satisfaction levels and much more besides.
To improve warehouse and logistics efficiency, some companies with a focus on growth will invest in mobile barcode printers so workers can print off barcode labels as they go – again optimising the logistics arm of the company and helping to improve efficiency.
The truth is, too, that mobile barcode printers can be extremely helpful for business growth at every and any stage of a brand’s journey. Smaller businesses, for instance, can save on expensive logistics services by printing off their own labels and taking it in-house while they start on their growth journey.
The caveat though is that mobile barcode printers can be pricey, depending on the brand you choose (though it pays to invest in a quality product if growth is your goal). At the same time, because of the hectic nature of logistics in general, they can often be dropped.
Mobile barcode printing technology, by its very nature, contains an awful lot of intricate small parts that you would expect to make a small printer operational. So, if an accident does happen, then mobile barcode printers can end up being expensive to replace in the long term.
Working with a trusted and experienced mobile barcode printer repair specialist can help keep costs low and negate any impact to the business if something unfortunate does happen to your mobile label printing units.
Ordering new barcode label printers isn’t just expensive – it can add a lot to your brand’s carbon footprint, too, specifically because of those small parts used to manufacture and deliver new units.
Partnering with an experienced repair specialist on a bespoke basis will not only work to keep your existing units in optimal condition with regular maintenance and checks, but their expert team will also have access to those specific small parts for a huge range of printer producers.
They can include print heads, platen rollers, cables and much more besides. They will also be able to offer you the service of another mobile printing unit while repairs are carried out, to make sure that there is as little disruption to the business as possible if a unit goes out of commission for whatever reason.
And, if it is indeed broken and you’d prefer to upgrade, your partner will purchase old units from you for a fair price, to either reintroduce to the circular economy or recycle.
