What is "Line-side Labeling" of Finished Goods?

This is a term coined by Honda to define a process in which container labels for Finished Parts are:

  1. Printed at the production line, using real-time data from the ERP system
  2. Printed on-demand, not batch-printed in advance
  3. Applied immediately as containers are packed

Honda wants to eliminate the problem of receiving mis-labeled parts, so is encouraging its suppliers to adopt a Line-side Labeling process.

Printing labels on-demand, in the work cell ensures:

  • Label data is fresh
  • Parts are correctly identified
  • Pack count data on the label is correct
  • The label is applied to the correct container

Any manufacturing company can benefit from Line-side Labeling - not just Honda suppliers.

SPEDE Line-side Labeling solutions use a wireless TouchScreen or Push-button to automate label-creation, and eliminate errors in label set-up, selection and application.

Barcode and RFID label - Line-side Labeingl

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