Track Inventory With Serialized Labels

Serialized labels are what manufacturers use to mark products and components. Serialized labels can simply have a serial number or a barcode and a serial number. Each barcode label has a unique assigned number.  It is used to identify various products and components for sale or ready for additional assembly. The barcode serialized labels are also known as asset tags. Industries need these labels for inventory control, asset management, production tracking, scheduling and document tracking.
 
Computer hardware and electronic equipment leaving the assembly line have serialized labels affixed to their chassis. Inventory control software programs implemented by the manufacturing company and the retail businesses that buy the products from the manufacturer for resale need barcodes to track. Hand-held computer scanners in shipping and receiving departments scan the barcodes to move inventory in or out of the system.

The aerospace, medical, original equipment manufacturing, military and telecommunications industries rely on serialized labels to keep track of their inventory. End consumers also use serialized labels to track their inventory. Libraries, corporations, school districts and governmental agencies use serial labels to keep track of its property, such computers, books, and equipment.

The serialized barcode label carries a numeric or alpha numeric sequence of numbers. This number is essentially the product’s social security number. The serial barcode contains information such as what production run the product came from. Using serial numbers is a quality control measure. When a defect is found in a production run, you can identify the unit and the ones surrounding it that are affected by using the serial number. A serial number is also a deterrent against theft and counterfeit products.

You can print serialized labels with barcodes on several different substrates. A barcode with a serial number can be made of durable anodized aluminum foil, the most popular material used to make barcodes with serial numbers. Graphics are easy to read on the highly-visible silver face of the barcode label. Foil barcode labels also have a tamper-evident residue when removed. Foil asset tags are great for indoor or outdoor applications. Foil is also resistant to scuffing, heat, cleaning solvents and most chemicals.

Polyester serialized labels are perfect for indoor normal office conditions. They can be placed on furniture, fixtures, and computer hardware. The tamper-evident polyester barcode labels leave a void pattern when the top layer is peeled away. The barcode labels receive an over-laminate to protect it from scuffs and mild chemicals. Barcode labels are also made from vinyl.

The vinyl barcode labels break apart when they are tampered with. Barcode labels are also made out of paper. Barcodes can be screen printed, thermal transfer printed, flexo printed and hot stamped.

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