Need to track inventory? EIM’s inventory FIFO Labels can help! Fe, Fi, Fo, Fum, I smell the blood of an Englishman, Be he living, or be he dead, I’ll grind his bones to mix my bread! Every time we think about FIFO―the method of organizing and manipulating data relative to time and prioritization―we can’t help […]
Over the years, we have seen many variations in retro-reflective labels. The entire concept of using reflective films stems from their original use on metal highway signage, but those engineering-grade (or tougher) materials had course, bumpy finishes created from large beads of glass key to reflecting light. They are great for silk screening words and […]
Produce distribution requires inventory storage, inventory storage requires a widespread warehouse and a widespread warehouse requires barcode labels that can scan long distances. For sizable warehouse applications, retro-reflective labels are the way to go. The family-owned enterprise that we work with is responsible for importing produce, storing it, and distributing it to local stores (where […]
For most of us, the term “corrugated boxes” makes one think of a brown paper board material with rippled channels that resemble ribbon candy between two pieces of paper. Paper boxes should be relatively easy to label, right? WRONG! Unlike writing papers and paper labels where print quality is crucial and standards are higher, corrugate […]
Let’s talk warehouse inventory management: If you’ve received warehouse samples lately, there’s a good chance there was a totem labels option in the selection (If you haven’t gotten your hands on some, request samples!). They’re a crowd pleaser among our warehouse customers for a reason, they make inventory management a breeze. What are Totem Labels? […]
What distance will your label be able to scan from? How will your label size, the length of your barcode, and different materials affect your maximum scanning distance? Who’s going to help you take all these factors into consideration, to create the perfect labels? The Label Experts are here to make working with scanning distance […]
When most people think of a barcode, they picture a white label with numerous black vertical lines that look like a picket fence―an example of a one-dimensional barcode. The MaxiCode is unique since it is two-dimensional where one dimension is vertical and the other is horizontal. To “read” a 2D MaxiCode, you will need a […]
At EIM, we’re all about helping our customers keep up with the demands of changing industry norms. And warehouse labeling is no exception. Few of our clients have seen more change in recent years than the material handling industry. The rise of ecommerce and accelerating advances in material handling automation have left warehouses running to […]
As a second-generation family business, we’re proud of our decades serving many other family businesses in the Lumber and Building Materials (LBM) industry. Our lumber tags and barcode labels support customers from forest to sawmill to kiln to manufacturing floor and distribution warehouse—and in some cases, vertically integrated customers that use our solutions at every […]
Freezer Proof Labels for Food Distributors & Refrigerated Warehouses A summer flavor to savor (and add freezer proof labels to!) is sockeye salmon. You might recognize it as the reddest of the salmon, with a flavor that rivals Chinook (king) salmon, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, who also notes “U.S. wild-caught sockeye […]
“Please keep six feet apart,” a key piece of the new reality of safe business practices. However your business is communicating safe social distancing practices, we hope you’re keeping it fun. As a proud participant of Keene Safe, a local safety initiative calling on businesses to implement safety measures to combat the spread of COVID-19, […]
When you snack on a fresh carrot or open a can of tomatoes, do you think about how those tasty fruits and vegetables traveled to you? We do! Some of the biggest names in your refrigerator rely on labels from EIM. From the fields where veggies are grown to warehouses to your local grocery store, […]
