As the Canadian Senate discusses the legalization of the cannabis plant for summer 2018, there is an increasing need to discuss traceability and labeling solutions for the benefit of a whole new industry. Take the US state of Colorado for instance – with a sizeable retail cannabis industry worth a billion dollars, the state implemented an expansive…
Technology gets rough treatment in tough industrial settings like manufacturing plants, warehouses, and distribution centers. Barcode scanners being dropped, being exposed to dirt, and extreme temperatures, or being crushed and breaking is a common occurrence in these heavy-duty industrial settings, where everyone is striving to get more work done in less time. But, efficiency is…
Every industry strives to enhance their efficiency and quality of service by reducing human error and increasing worker productivity. And, the healthcare industry is not lagging behind. Human errors are prevalent across all industrial sectors, but, when it comes to healthcare, a small mistake can be fatal – to patients, as well as medical professionals.…
Founded in 1991 by William T. Hoagland, Engage Technologies is one of the leading manufacturers in coding and marking systems and packaging solutions. The company is headquartered in Minnesota with facilities spread across various parts of the world. Engage Technologies enables companies to identify and deliver their products across the globe using best practices and…
Traceability has quickly emerged as an all-weather ally for manufacturers and producers across several industries. Why? Well, because profitability only increases when manufacturers are able to transport their goods or its components across in the most straightforward manner! The food industry, for instance, saves food worth millions of dollars using the simple function of traceability.…
Traceability is essentially the ability to track and trace each component of your product at every stage of your supply chain. Enhanced traceability systems enable you to track your product from suppliers and manufacturers through assembly and final delivery to customers. Two commonly used tracking solutions comprise of RFID and barcode technology. These systems are used…
Although the sale of marijuana for medicinal purposes has already been legalized in Canada, the Canadian Cannabis Industry still exhibits the characteristics of an emerging industry. It, therefore, faces challenges at various levels. One of the most prevalent malpractices in this business is the diversion of legally produced cannabis to the black market. According to…
Manufacturers and packagers often tend to get confused when making a choice between applying the barcode directly onto the product or through a label. The manner of printing a barcode is essentially determined by the application of the product itself, the shape or the size of the product, or the end-user’s convenience. In some cases,…
A Fortune 100 company, Honeywell is a multinational conglomerate committed to addressing critical world challenges through its products, software, and services. Spread across the globe in around 70 countries, Honeywell has a diversified portfolio of products and serves a broad range of verticals like aviation, safety and security, energy efficiency, and productivity solutions. History Although…
Global events technology pioneer Glownet recently celebrated 500 cashless events in 5 years using RFID, signalling a sea of change in the functioning of events and attractions for the modern attendee. In its press release, Glownet mentioned how, using RFID technology for cashless transactions, events were able to “see spend uplifts of up to 40%”…