BarTender

BarTender is a versatile software solution that has been widely adopted by various departments within our company. One of the primary use cases for BarTender is the design and printing of labels for medical devices, including product and regulatory labels with barcodes and QR codes. This ensures accurate identification and tracking of these devices throughout their lifecycle.

In addition to medical devices, BarTender is also used by OEMs to create customized labels that meet their specific needs. This flexibility allows them to tailor the labels according to their branding requirements and ensure consistency across their products.

Multiple departments, ranging from program management to shipping and manufacturing operations, rely on BarTender for label printing. This enables efficient and streamlined processes as labels can be printed on-demand as needed. The software is not limited to internal use either, as our assembly partners also utilize BarTender for their labeling needs.

One notable feature of BarTender is its ability to create batch prints for a specific range of serial numbers linked to test stations. This functionality greatly enhances efficiency in production and quality control processes by automating the printing of labels associated with each device.

Currently, BarTender is being used at one of our manufacturing sites, with plans to roll it out to all four sites in the near future. This expansion reflects the reliability and effectiveness of the software in meeting our label design and printing requirements.

Moreover, BarTender offers support for different media types, allowing us to design labels for stock and various materials. Its integration with cloud-based ERP systems further enhances usability by enabling seamless label printing directly from these systems. By automating tasks such as printing pallet tags, SKU labels, and other warehouse management functions, BarTender contributes significantly to optimizing operational efficiency.

The automation function within BarTender plays a crucial role in our workflow by monitoring designated folders for text files dropped by our ERP and WMS systems. These files are then converted into printable labels using BarTender templates. This automated process reduces manual effort and ensures accuracy in label printing.

To accommodate our specific needs, we utilize the BarTender Enterprise Automation version for tasks like printing bulk case labels and pallet rack labels. Additionally, BarTender is utilized to print labels for quarantined and released items in production, including bin labels, serial labels, and any other labels required by our operations.

In summary, BarTender provides a comprehensive solution for designing and printing labels across various industries. Its features such as barcode and QR code support, customization options, batch printing, and automation capabilities make it a valuable tool for improving efficiency and accuracy in labeling processes. By using BarTender, our company can ensure that medical devices are properly identified and tracked, meet regulatory requirements, and maintain brand consistency.

Furthermore, BarTender's integration with cloud-based ERP systems allows for seamless label printing directly from these systems. This eliminates the need for manual data entry and reduces the chances of errors. Whether it's printing pallet tags, SKU labels, or performing other warehouse management functions, BarTender's automation function streamlines our operations by monitoring designated folders for text files dropped by our ERP and WMS systems. Once these files are detected, the software automatically converts them into printable labels using pre-defined BarTender templates.

The ability to print bulk case labels and pallet rack labels is another key use case of BarTender Enterprise Automation version. This feature is especially useful when dealing with large quantities of inventory or managing a warehouse environment. Additionally, BarTender plays a vital role in managing product quality by printing labels for quarantined and released items in production. This ensures proper identification and segregation of items during quality control processes.

BarTender is also relied upon for printing bin labels, serial labels, and any other labels required for our specific operational needs. The software's flexibility enables us to design and print labels on various media types, ensuring compatibility with different materials used in our production processes.

As we look to the future, we plan to expand the usage of BarTender to all of our manufacturing sites within the next 1-2 years. This demonstrates our confidence in the software's ability to address our labeling requirements effectively across multiple locations.

Overall, BarTender provides a comprehensive solution for designing, printing, and automating label production for medical devices and beyond. Its versatile features and ease of integration with existing systems make it an invaluable tool for streamlining operations, improving accuracy, and maintaining compliance in label management.