Enterprise Labeling for Dummies

Supply chains are becoming increasingly global, traveling greater distances, and crossing more borders to connect with suppliers on one end and customers on the other.

And the more global they become, the more complex they become.

Regulations are confusing and constantly evolving, and customer requirements are more complicated and demanding than ever.

Companies are realizing how much labeling has become a mission‐critical part of the supply chain, with a powerful and positive impact on compliance, responsiveness, revenue, and efficiency.

One of the keys to making this happen in a successful way is by integrating labeling systems with existing business processes and spreading them across the organization.

That’s what Enterprise Labeling is about - connecting labeling systems directly with the data source of truth, centralizing operations, and blending the power of standardization with the flexibility needed to address requirements that vary dramatically from one place and one customer to another.

About This Book
Enterprise Labeling For Dummies, Loftware Special Edition, is your introduction to the new world of labeling that links all parts of the supply chain, both internally and externally.

On the pages of this book are details on the background of barcode labeling, the value of connecting labeling with existing business processes, and efficiencies that an enterprise‐wide approach can have on your supply chain.

The chapters ahead discuss how global regulations can make labeling a challenge, as well as how customer requirements provide both hurdles to overcome and opportunities to build a competitive advantage.

They spell out the essentials for Enterprise Labeling success and highlight labeling trends that are keeping companies on their toes.

• Chapter 1: What Is Enterprise Labeling?
• Chapter 2: Intersecting with the Supply Chain
• Chapter 3: The Essentials of Labeling Success
• Chapter 4: Six Trends in Enterprise Labeling