Print-and-Apply Systems
Print-and-apply systems are extremely beneficial in the shipping process as well as other places in the warehouse. Most systems include a barcode scanner to identify the particular parcel, a print/apply machine, conveyor for inducting, labeling, and discharge, a verification scanner to read the printed label, software to merge data, and communicate with the host system, and shipping software as required.
Print-and-apply systems are not limited to just shipping applications in the warehouse automation systems or distribution center. Many companies have products that are time stamped, serialized, or require a variation in every label that is applied to the product or shipping box. Any of these scenarios is easily resolved with automatic printing and application of the label.