When creating lean operations, manufacturing plants often struggle with managing, incoming materials for future orders, known as work-in-progress (WIP) inventory. If left unchecked, unidentified WIP inventory can increase operational costs by at least 20%^[1] while ultimately leading to:

• Increased labor and downtime costs
• Dwindling storage space
• Difficulty tracking assembled orders
• Missed opportunities as decision must be based on available space instead of demand

Better identification equals better visibility

To ascertain material identification for WIP inventory, Barcodes, Inc. recommends modernizing your labeling system. Industrial printers such as Zebra’s ZT610 ensure barcode legibility for both barcode labels and RFID tags, so your team can accurately identify materials as they move throughout the production floor.

By accelerating printing speeds, industrial printers empower teams to quickly tag incoming materials, securing proper storage in the correct location before materials leave the receiving dock. Furthermore, high-resolution barcodes facilitate more successful first-time scans, simplifying your inventory management process as materials move down the supply chain.

However, while industrial printers offer a good place to start enhancing operations, there are many more ways to continue eliminating inefficiency. As a Zebra Premier Business Partner, Barcodes, Inc. works closely alongside your team to design, deploy and support enterprise-grade hardware into your operations. Contact us today to see how you can pair printers like the ZT610 to scanners, mobile computers, and consumables to expand inventory visibility.   

^[1] Reduce Work-in-Process (WIP) Inventory and Costs. General Electric.

The legacy of high quality, high performance Zebra printers lives on.  The ZT610 and ZT620 carry on the legacy of the industry leading Xi Series.  The ZT600 series is a perfect fit for any company looking to take their business to the next level.  Zebra industrial printers are known for their durability, fast print speed, long life span, and unparalleled reliability. With the business landscape constantly evolving, the ZT600 series provides comprehensive features to keep your operations running smoothly across a broad range of applications.

ZT600 Series Features:

• Full-function front panel and 3.5 inch multilingual color non-touch 320×240 pixel LCD display-with user-programmable password protection
• 2 GB on board Flash memory (512 MB User Available)
• Clear media side bi-fold door allows shorter media door opening radius, and easy monitoring of supplies usage without opening the printer
• Dual Media sensors-transmissive and reflective, selectable through software or front panel
• XML-Enabled Printing-direct connect integration for barcode label printing; eliminates license fees and print server hardware and lowers customization and programming costs

Call one of our representatives today for a quote on the ZT600 series