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October 22, 2008
•Bar Code: Printing Productivity From Start To Finish
By Intermec Technologies
There is a significant opportunity for companies to improve productivity by optimizing their automation systems. According to data from the Warehouse Education and Research Council (WERC), the median percentage of productive hours vs. total hours worked at the average warehouse is just 85 percent — meaning nearly one out of every six hours is spent on nonproductive activities. Best-in-class companies averaged 92 percent productivity1. For firms with below-average productivity, even small improvements can positively impact a facility's throughput and on-time shipping performance.
Because of their critical role in shipping and manufacturing operations, bar code printers have a direct impact on productivity. Chosen correctly, an advanced printer solution can provide benefits beyond the reliable printing of bar code labels, driving operational benefits that can help manufacturers remain competitive in a rapidly evolving economy. Choosing wisely requires understanding how printer features relate to real-world usage conditions, which isn't always apparent.
For example, the print speed specification tells you how fast the printer can print in optimal conditions, but is not an accurate gauge of how the printer contributes to user productivity. However, variables such as how easily media can be loaded, the material used, how often the printer breaks down, and even its proximity to the items to be labeled all have a clear and significant impact on productivity, and thus on total cost of ownership.
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