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Labels may not seem like a big deal, but they are incredibly powerful means to convey important information. From product packaging to organizational systems, the self-adhesive label has become indispensable all around the world. In fact, you could say that self-adhesive labels have revolutionized the way we brand, organize, and communicate.  But what exactly is a self-adhesive label? What types of self-adhesive labels do we make? And how do we make them? Read on to learn all about this simple, yet powerful tool.  What Are Self-Adhesive Labels? Self-adhesive labels, also known as pressure-sensitive labels, are a type of label that […]

September 1994; Revised April 2008; Revised October 2009; Revised January 2013 This guidance represents the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) current thinking on this topic. It does not create or confer any rights for or on any person and does not operate to bind FDA or the public. You can use an alternative approach if the approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations. If you want to discuss an alternative approach, contact the FDA staff responsible for implementing this guidance. If you cannot identify the appropriate FDA staff, call the appropriate telephone number listed on the title page of […]

Today, more and more businesses are taking their equipment management to the cloud. You can instantly get up-to-date information about your equipment checkouts by scanning QR asset tags. This eliminates the need for paperwork and spreadsheet use and simplifies the checkout process. Keep reading to learn more about how you can make equipment tracking easy. How To Make Equipment Tracking Easy CHEQROOM is a web-based software application that helps businesses manage their equipment inventory. It allows users to keep track of what equipment they have, where it’s located, and who is responsible for it. CHEQROOM also provides detailed reports on inventory […]

Although the restaurant industry has recovered slightly since the pandemic’s peak, many restaurants are still facing overwhelming challenges that keep them from running their operations smoothly.  Even as restrictions are slowly being lifted, restaurants can’t operate at 100 percent due to increasing operational costs and an unprecedented labor shortage. Restaurant owners must develop new ways to work more efficiently and attract more customers. Robot assistance is one solution to both these problems and could be the next big shift that will change the entire restaurant industry. Technology in the Restaurant Industry The food and beverage industry is no stranger to new technologies, especially […]

Accurate inventory management is crucial to running a successful business because it directly impacts a company’s bottom line and is key to maximizing profits. Having an accurate handle on inventory enables a business to become more resilient and know what they can sell and when they can sell it, helping mitigate out-of-stock scenarios.  At one point, inventory management was a meticulous, lengthy and manual process for the Independent Purchasing Cooperative (IPC), an independent member-owned, managed and governed cooperative of North American Subway franchisees, which is responsible for approximately 24,000 Subway restaurants. “Conducting inventory would take two to three hours per […]

A VIN or Vehicle Identification Number is like a social security number, serial number or UPC code for a car. It’s given to a car by its manufacturer and no two VINs are the same. The VIN is a unique string of 17 characters that identify a variety of characteristics about a car including: Where the car was builtThe manufacturerThe brand, engine size, trim and typeA Vehicle Security code (meaning the car has been verified by the manufacturer)The assembly plant where the vehicle was put togetherThe serial number of the vehicle VINs can also tell you things like what kind […]