Top 5 Trends In Enterprise Labeling

By Josh Roffman, Vice President of Marketing and Product Management, Loftware

Evolving supply chain themes and technological advancements are compelling businesses to look at labeling differently. A variety of developing trends in enterprise labeling are driving these leading global businesses to reassess their supply chain strategy to streamline their processes, meet compliance, and initiate best practices.

TREND 1: Regulations Impact Labeling At An Unprecedented Rate

Labeling regulations are on the rise across all industries. From the medical device industry’s UDI (Unique Device Identification), chemical’s GHS (Global Harmonized Systems), and electronics’ RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances), to pharmaceutical’s DQSA (Drug Quality Security Act) and food and beverage’s GS1 Standards, evolving regulations are compelling companies to change their supply chain processes and adopt new labeling standards. It’s a matter of complying or facing the consequences, including hefty fines and loss of business.

Here is a look at some of the major regulations and standards that are shaping the face of labeling:

• GS1 — The GS1 Systems of Standards offers global standards to fundamentally improve efficiencies and visibility of supply chain, and applies to multiple industries ranging from healthcare, to food and beverage, and retail. Bar codes are implemented to support safety initiatives and to enable quick and efficient reaction to product recalls. GS1 also provides an EPCglobal Drug Pedigree Standard and certification. 

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