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 Label Audits by Ken Franzwa
The word "audit" has been tied to our beloved IRS since I can remember. When one typically thinks of this five letter word, I would assume a little fear comes to mind. People are accustomed to linking audits with men who have shiny jet black hair, sunglasses darker than Guinness beer and nicely pressed black suits. Do Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones from Men in Black come to mind? Now that I have digressed, let's go to the reason I am actually writing this lovely article, shall we?
Many of you may not know that Advanced Web offers a very unique service to our customers and/or prospects. This value added service is more commonly known as a Label Audit. In short, the end goal of performing the audit is to help us deepen our understanding on the specs of each label. By doing so it enables us to analyze the data and recommend solutions which will help streamline customer ordering patterns for better economic decisions.
We break down the audit into five different categories. They are design elements, materials, secondary operations, procurement process and workflow process. If I included all the things we look for within each category, you'd be reading this until you retire. Anyway, here are a few key bullets inside each.
Design Elements:
- Determine which software is used for artwork creation
- Do common plates/colors exist for any parts
- Any known restrictions which would keep the label from being printed Flexo
Materials:
- Material the label is being applied to (polyester, polyethylene, etc.)
- Face stock properties (paper or film, gloss or matte)
- Adhesive properties (permanent or removable, application temperature)
- Liner (hand or machine applied, lay flat requirements)
Secondary Operations:
- Durability needs
- Sterilization methods
- Final packaging process
Procurement Process:
- Forecast and release quantity
- Supplier Managed Inventory (SMI)
- Shipping methods/terms
Workflow Process
- Label documentation and Rev level system
- Proofing type and signoff process
- First Article requirements
In ending, this service is yet another integral part of what differentiates us from the competition. It allows us to use our experience and expertise in the industry. By doing so, we earn credibility and it demonstrates that we truly have the customers' best interest in mind. Now you'll have to please excuse me as I need to run to the dry cleaners to pick up my freshly ironed suit.
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Problems with Your Automated Labeling?
 In a perfect world, we would ever experience any issues or problems when we are performing our job, living our life or fulfilling our dreams. But as we all know, we don't live in a perfect world and being prepared for those events can help us through some of the challenges. We need to overcome or correct those issues...we need to survive.
Now we can't help with many of the issues you may face, but we can help when it comes to a labeling or automated labeling application issue.
Just as in any survival situation, it's critical to diagnose quickly and correctly. Asking the right questions can help you determine if you have a Label Application or Label Construction issue.
In order to accomplish this, Advanced Web has developed a handy troubleshooting guide to help you through your automated labeling application issues.
To receive your complimentary copy, email us today and let us know you would like the Label Application Troubleshooting Guide!
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Material Pricing White Paper
 Material prices have been a pretty hot topic over the past couple of years and they don't appear to be losing any steam. In March and June of this year, we provided some information on where things were at and where things were going in the label industry. Since then, Advanced Web had created a Material Pricing White Paper to give you more insight into what is driving these costs and specific details on the components that go into the production of a label. From pulp and paper to adhesives, silicone and ink, Advanced Web has laid out some of the components that are driving up the prices. To receive your complimentary copy, email us today and let us know you would like the Material Pricing White Paper!
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Customer Portal
Did you know that Advanced Web can create a personalized customer portal just for you?
If you would like to view your Open Orders, Recent Shipments, SMI (Supplier Managed Inventory) levels or Finished Goods inventory, just let us know that you would like access through our portal and we'll get you set up.
We will customize reports just for you!
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