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Material Handling
By:
Neal Magaziner
These
days, there are new technologies, advanced materials, innovative
products and improved processes coming at us seemingly without
end. So there’s almost no limit to the ways in which a
packaging, distribution or manufacturing operation can improve
efficiency, enhance quality and brighten the bottom line. But,
in a world of fierce competition, at-risk margins and limited
resources, you can’t have everything. Here are just a few tips
and products that we feel every packaging professional should
consider — no matter what their size or industry.
Get
a new lease on life — Increasingly, companies are turning to
leasing as a tool to stay ahead of the technology curve and
conserve capital. Periodic payments allow for simplified
budgeting that avoids complicated depreciation schedules. Lease
payments can finance not only the purchase price, but other
costs such as freight, installation, training and maintenance
support. Many leases also allow equipment upgrades during the
lease, as technology advances or as your needs grow. Leasing can
even save money at tax time, since 100 percent of lease payments
are tax-deductible, unlike many loan payments.
Raise
the bar — Bar code, that is. Bar coding has become a given in
most industries, even where it was once thought impossible or
impractical because of product size or materials. So, as long as
you must, here are three fast tips for doing it right. 1.) Use
high-quality print media. Thermal transfer where labels may be
exposed to heat, intense sunlight or exposure. Vinyl in ...
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