Reliable Marking Solutions for Efficient Lumber Grade Stamping

Nicole RichieIndustrial Marking Solutions, Wood & Lumber Processing

Author: Nicole Richie

In the lumber industry, accurate identification is essential for maintaining quality standards, regulatory compliance, and efficient supply chain management. Wood marking plays a central role in this process, particularly when it comes to lumber grade stamping. Clear and consistent grade marks allow mills, distributors, and builders to quickly identify wood species, quality classifications, and treatment certifications. As production volumes increase …

Food and Beverage Coding and Marking: A Complete Guide for Modern Packaging Lines

Nicole RichieProduct Identification & Traceability

Author: Nicole Richie

The food and beverage industry operates under some of the most rigorous safety and traceability standards in manufacturing. Accurate product identification is essential to protect consumers, comply with regulations, and maintain supply chain transparency. This is where food and beverage coding and marking systems play a critical role. From expiration dates on dairy products to serialized barcodes on packaged snacks, …

CIJ vs Laser vs High-Resolution Inkjet: Best Coding Technology for CPG Packaging

Nicole RichieCPG Industry, Product Coding & Marking Technology

Author: Nicole Richie

Selecting the right coding technology for packaging is one of the most important decisions for consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers. Coding systems are responsible for applying critical information such as expiration dates, batch numbers, traceability identifiers, and barcodes onto products and packaging materials. These markings are not just operational details—they support regulatory compliance, supply chain visibility, and consumer safety. As …

Preparing for Sunrise 2027: How 2D Barcodes Are Transforming CPG Packaging

Christine LewisCPG Industry, Product Identification & Traceability

Author: Christine Lewis

The consumer packaged goods industry is entering a major transition. Sunrise 2027 2D barcodes represent one of the most significant changes to retail packaging and product identification in decades. Led by global standards organization GS1, this initiative aims to introduce 2D barcodes across retail products, enabling richer data, improved traceability, and more efficient supply chain operations. For manufacturers, Sunrise 2027 …

The Complete Guide to Coding and Marking for Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)

Christine LewisCPG Industry, Product Identification & Traceability

Author: Christine Lewis

In the fast-moving world of consumer packaged goods, reliable product identification is essential. CPG coding and marking systems play a critical role in ensuring traceability, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across manufacturing and distribution. From expiration dates on food packaging to serialized codes used in global supply chains, coding systems allow manufacturers to track products, protect consumers, and maintain brand …