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On-case inkjet printer saves time, labor, and materials

Switch from hand-applied p-s labels expands flexibility and provides opportunity to print more data on much larger shipping case panels.

WIRELESS ACCESS. The Wi-Fi-connected, touch-screen printing system features full logo/image/graphics/barcodes programming and editing.
WIRELESS ACCESS. The Wi-Fi-connected, touch-screen printing system features full logo/image/graphics/barcodes programming and editing.

Bix Produce Company, St. Paul, MN, is a leader in specialty produce distribution throughout the Twin Cities metro area, greater Minnesota, western Wisconsin, and eastern North Dakota and Iowa. The company’s product lines include quality bulk and pre-cut fruits and vegetables, dairy items, and various other food items for foodservice outlets such as restaurants, hotels, educational institutions, and country clubs.

For the primary packaging of its fresh cut produce, Bix uses poly film bags and rollstock from multiple suppliers. Corrugated shipping cases also are sourced from multiple suppliers, including International Paper and PCA Packaging Corp. of America.

Using Produce Pro as an enterprise software to run daily operations, including labeling, Bix had been creating and printing shipping case labels for value-added items, based on what each production or pick sheet showed as the products being conveyed. Each message contained unique information per customer request. A worker would manually apply the labels to the shipping cases. Making sure this data was properly input into the labeling software program and then checked for accuracy after printing took up dedicated man power, extra time, and added to labeling costs.

Bix decided that some better printing options and flexibility could streamline the production process and reduce printing costs. The company wanted to get beyond the conventional encumbrances of printing, storing, and applying labels. Instead, Bix wanted to establish wireless scanning of pick sheets and the ability to change the information on-the-fly.

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