New Solutions for Manufacturers

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Lexmark launches print solutions for manufacturers

Lexmark has announced new solutions designed to “simplify business processes for its manufacturing customers”, including RFID Laser Printing, GHS Label Printing, Supply Chain Document Optimization, and SAP Printing.

Lexmark RFID Laser Printing for Manufacturing allows manufacturers to print, program and customize RFID labels and tags from a color laser printer or multi-function printer (MFP) device. The solution helps eliminate the risk of mismatches between RFID tags and labels and consolidates device management into one RFID-capable color device.

“RFID is a proven technology to help manufacturers maximize process efficiencies,” said John Linton, industry director, Manufacturing/Distribution. “Work-in-progress, logistics, yard management and document archiving are all typical areas where the radio nature of RFID helps overcome the line of sight challenges encountered with barcodes and visual labels.”

Lexmark GHS Label Printing for Manufacturing allows organizations to print color labels that comply with GHS standards with little waste, while obtaining a solution that meets the most stringent requirements for the labelling of international shipments of hazardous materials by sea.

GHS is a system for classifying and labelling chemicals as they are used and transported, through a common framework of symbols and pictograms to communicate dangerous information on labels. With Lexmark’s GHS label printing solution, organizations can print color labels as needed, while eliminating the need for pre-printed labels. In addition, the Lexmark color printing process allows organizations to maintain high standards for consistent and correct GHS labels, in addition to meeting international shipping requirements.

Lexmark Supply Chain Document Optimization for Manufacturing leverages the Lexmark Smart multifunction printer platform and streamlines manual processes to help manufacturers gain visibility into supply chain logistics, consolidate devices, increase productivity and lower costs.

“Manufacturing and supply chain processes often rely on paper, making them slow and inefficient,” said Linton. “It’s also difficult to have real-time visibility into shipment status, which can impact customer service. And when a pre-printed document, label or tag is out of stock, it can shut down a production line and further delay shipments. We developed Lexmark Supply Chain Document Optimization to help manufacturers overcome these challenges.”