Keeping your shipments safe from damage during transport is extremely important. According to recent studies the number one complaint among transportation managers was damaged goods. Although you might hope that the people in charge of shipping your cargo will treat it very carefully, the reality is that many times deliveries are rushed and corners are […]
Jet3pi- Pigmented CIJ Printer
It has always been difficult to run pigmented inks with light, high-contrast colors like white, light blue or yellow in small character Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) printers. Unlike black or darker colored dye based inks, pigmented inks require effective agitation to keep pigments from separating from the solvent carrier. Once the pigments separated, the sediment will […]
“Best By” or “Sell By” Doesn’t Equate to Spoiled Food
There’s been quite a bit of conversation about food waste this summer. As a way of clearing up some common questions about date labels on food packages, let’s look at what they actually mean. When browsing the shelves in a grocery store you’ll notice 4 main types of date codes on products. Each of these […]
Yams are Toxic (well, sort of): The Importance of Product Traceability
Did you know yams are toxic if eaten raw? Furthermore, what most of us call “yams” are really just different varieties of sweet potatoes. It’s doesn’t change the fact that Grandmother’s yam casserole with the melted marshmallows on top isn’t yummy. It most likely means that delectable creation is simply misnamed. According to the NC […]
UPS and FedEx Dim Weight Change – Measure the Cost
Download the DIM Weight PDF Info Sheet The new DIM (Dimensional Weight) Rule will cost you money. FedEx and UPS package shippers have announced what is likely to be the single largest rate increase on record. The DIM Weight change will take effect December 29, 2014 for UPS and January 1, 2015 for FedEx. Both […]