Greater Control Over 58 Label Variations
Bringing colour label printing in-house helped RAD Custom Biological Solutions reduce waste, respond faster to compliance changes and produce consistent professional labels across a diverse product portfolio.
Client Overview
RAD Custom Biological Solutions, a manufacturer of biological fertilisers, pesticides and fungicides, faced significant challenges in managing label production across a diverse product range.
With 58 different label variations and frequent changes to product, ingredient and compliance information, reliance on outsourced printing created increasingly complex inventory and production problems.
High minimum order quantities meant large volumes of labels had to be produced in advance. When information changed, those labels could quickly become unusable, resulting in unnecessary waste and cost.
Managing 58 Label Variations with Outsourced Printing
Excess label inventory and wasted pre-printed stock
Before adopting Epson's Label Print on Demand solution, RAD Custom Biological Solutions faced high minimum order quantities from external printers. With 58 different label variations, frequent product changes could leave large volumes of printed labels obsolete.
Long lead times when designs or compliance information changed
Updates to label artwork, compliance information or ingredient lists required another print order from a third-party supplier. These lead times delayed changes and disrupted production workflows.
Inconsistent label quality across external suppliers
Outsourced printing sometimes resulted in differences in colour, finish and durability, making it more difficult to maintain a consistent and professional presentation across all products.
Limited ability to introduce new SKUs quickly
Bulk label ordering made it more difficult to introduce new products or change existing products quickly, reducing operational flexibility and responsiveness to changing market requirements.
Epson ColorWorks CW-C6500 with On-Demand Label Rewinding
RAD Custom Biological Solutions implemented the Epson ColorWorks CW-C6500 on-demand colour label printer together with a label rewinder, allowing finished labels to be produced as neatly wound rolls ready for application.
The system enabled the company to produce professional, high-quality labels internally and exactly when required. Epson's inkjet technology provided consistent colour and durable output for a wide range of packaging applications.
The printer was integrated into the company's existing workflow, allowing staff to manage label production internally without introducing unnecessary disruption or complexity.
Improved Efficiency, Flexibility and Cost Control
Following implementation of the Epson ColorWorks solution, RAD Custom Biological Solutions gained greater control over label production and could respond much faster to changing operational, product and compliance requirements.
Reduced label waste
Printing labels only when required eliminated unnecessary obsolete inventory and significantly reduced waste caused by product or information changes.
Faster turnaround for label changes
Product, ingredient and compliance information could be updated and printed immediately without waiting for an external print supplier.
Improved workflow efficiency
Tasks previously dependent on external printing could now be completed internally, simplifying the workflow and reducing unnecessary delays.
Greater creative freedom
Staff gained the flexibility to adjust label designs, update product information and manage seasonal or product-specific variations without the restrictions of minimum print runs.
Enhanced productivity
Reliable in-house colour label printing helped maintain continuous operations and enabled a faster response to production and market demands.
Gain Greater Control Over Complex Label Requirements
Epson ColorWorks gives manufacturers the flexibility to produce professional colour labels when they are required — making it easier to manage product variations, compliance updates, short runs and changing production requirements.