Automated Product Coding: Overcoming Industry Challenges with End-to-End Solutions
With regulations around the coding of consumer products becoming increasingly stringent, the need for efficiency and accuracy in product coding operations is more critical than ever. However, errors in product coding—often caused by inefficient processes and an overdependence on manual labour—remain a major concern.
In January 2024 alone, the FDA issued 19 recalls for food products in the US, with 18 of them attributed to undeclared allergens due to coding errors. These figures highlight that coding inefficiencies are still very much present within a significant number of manufacturing facilities, despite recent advances in product coding automation.says Adem Kulauzovic, Director of Automation, Domino.
Recent industry reports echo these findings, with Automate UK’s Industry Insights Survey 2024 revealing that over 81% of industry professionals identified automation as their main challenge. Key barriers to adoption include high implementation costs, limited in-house expertise, and difficulty sourcing suitable suppliers.
Overcoming Automation Barriers
Adopting automation can present significant challenges for many businesses, particularly when it involves integrating multiple technologies and coordinating with several suppliers. This complexity often leads to increased costs and extended project timelines. Codico addresses these concerns with closed-loop solutions that deliver the full benefits of automated product coding from a single trusted provider. By simplifying implementation and reducing associated costs, Codico helps businesses streamline their operations.
Complete End-to-End Solutions
At Codico, we specialise in delivering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for variable data printing, allowing manufacturers to focus their time, energy, and investment on producing high-quality, market-ready products. Our automation technologies are designed to seamlessly integrate with Domino’s full range of variable data printing systems and include:
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Coding Automation – centralised label storage and automated label management software
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R-Series – label verification and quality inspection system optimised for high-speed production environments
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Domino Cloud – a cloud-based platform for remote machine monitoring, diagnostics, and performance optimisation
Each of these technologies can be tailored to meet individual customer needs, available as stand-alone components or as part of a fully integrated, closed-loop solution.
Key Benefits Include:
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Improved Productivity: Streamline changeovers and boost operational efficiency through centralised label management.
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Reduced Waste: Lower the risk of human error with intuitive user interfaces and automated workflows.
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Standardised Operations: Easily integrate with ERP or SCADA systems and external databases to enable automated data population.
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Enhanced Security: Benefit from Active Directory integration for secure user access and unique numbering workflows that help prevent counterfeiting.
The market has told us that cost and complexity are huge factors preventing manufacturers from adopting automation – we are here to tell you that coding automation doesn’t need to be costly or complex. Our end-to-end solutions are designed so manufacturers can easily automate their product coding, reducing the risk of errors, without the hassle of managing multiple vendors or conflicting technologies.says Tony McNulty, Chief Product Officer, Domino.
Contact Us
Ready to streamline your product coding operations and embrace the benefits of automation? Whether you’re looking to reduce errors, improve productivity, or future-proof your manufacturing processes, Domino’s end-to-end solutions can help.
Our team is here to provide expert advice and tailor a solution that fits your business needs — whether it’s stand-alone systems or fully integrated, closed-loop automation.
