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Demand for Supply Chain Visibility Leads to Labeling Enhancements for EOL Operations

The increased need for product visibility in the supply chain means new demands on end of line operations, most often by way of labeling enhancements and vision inspection.

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In the end of line packaging space, the demand for greater product visibility is driven by a combination of regulations, retailer requests, and manufacturer logistics. These three forces are leading to expanded labeling for end of line packaging configurations, allowing for greater efficiency and accuracy in product tracking through the supply chain.

Regulations

In the area of US regulations, the Drug Quality and Security Act (DQSA) and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) are the primary legislation affecting the pharmaceutical industry and the food and beverage industries, respectively. And the result for both is more visibility of products – particularly bulk bundles and pallets – as they move through the supply chain.

For pharmaceuticals, Title II of the DQSA, the Drug Supply Chain and Security Act (DSCSA), requires the complete serialization of products from the individual product level all the way up to pallets. For food and beverage manufacturers, Section 204 of FSMA requires detailed production and distribution records to be kept in case of a product recall.

Retailer Requests

Retailer requests for increased product visibility in the supply chain impact many CPG manufacturers. In order to plan their own inventory management and distribution systems, the largest retailers can dictate new tertiary packaging arrangements and require additional visibility into the movement of products through their own supply chains.

Retailers are driving changes in pallet configurations, coding/marking visibility, pallet labeling, traceability, and the expanded use of direct printing on EOL packaging.


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