Barcode Equipment, Systems, & Labels

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Hunkar Barcode Division 2106 Florence Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45206 (T) 513-272-1010

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Barcode Equipment, Systems & Labels

Hunkar Data and Barcode helps manufacturers and distributors around the world dramatically improve their profitability, quality and cost competitiveness. Hunkar specializes in: Inventory Control Systems, Asset Management, Line Automation, Mobile communication and tracking, Barcode and Prime Label Printing, Custom Labels, Label Applicator Systems, Wireless Infrastructure, Vision Systems, Custom Programming, General Data Management and related Storage and Security.

Label Design with Bar Code Printing

Problem:

Inventory was marked by hand on individual machine cut and formed components to be used in the assembly of complex equipment using information created in-house on a MS Excel spreadsheet. The spreadsheet included part, drawing, and finished assembly numbers. Mis-marked components would often be used in the fabrication area, creating the need for rework all the way back to the earliest stages of production. On-time deliveries suffered due to rework delays.

Solution:

Hunkar surveyed the facility and installed a powerful off-the-shelf label design and bar coding software package, along with strategically located printers and portable handheld computers with scanning capabilities. The label program uses the client’s existing MS Excel database to provide data for both the human-readable and bar code content of the label. All raw inventory is coded and checked against the specific purchase information. Cut parts are labeled as they are produced with the job number, drawing number and task ID to make certain they are properly fabricated into correct assemblies.

Benefits:
  • Order and inventory data are up to date.
  • Significantly improved production time due to low need for rework.
  • Quality assurance is able to direct their efforts elsewhere due to consistent quality.
  • Productivity improved due a reduction of short runs to replace missing or misused material.
  • Profits increased due to lower costs associated with less re-work and less scrapped material.