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For warehouse operators, any operational inefficiencies can mean the difference between a profit and a loss. Labor and warehouse space are simply too expensive to waste.

That’s why any improvement you make to warehouse efficiency can go straight to the bottom line by reducing your costs, improving turns, and maximizing labor utilization. Although utilizing more efficient processes and purchasing cutting-edge hardware are great ways to reduce costs, many companies overlook the value of Microliner. Microliner is a type of release liner or backing for pressure sensitive labels, and its main draw is that it is thinner than regular liners.

Available for both direct thermal and thermal transfer labels, Microliner reduces liner thickness without any dip in performance. Let’s take a look at the different ways Microliner can benefit your warehouse operations:

More volume at a lower cost. With Microliner, you receive 30% more labels than you do on a regular roll of the same size. And while a Microliner roll costs the same as a regular roll of labels, the extra label volume you receive from Microliner means you don’t need to purchase as many rolls. Ordering fewer rolls of labels greatly reduces freight costs; shipping weight can be reduced by as much as 17% on an annual basis.

More efficient processes. When label rolls contain 30% more labels, printers require far fewer changeovers. Less frequent roll changes means printers will have less downtime, increased production time, and a greater number of labels printed each day. Even though fewer roll changeovers might not immediately seem to correlate with better efficiency, the amount of time saved each day will add up month to month and year to year – leading to huge savings for businesses.

Maximize your use of space. Because of their design, most warehouses have the option of growing up rather than out. Leveraging taller storage and new picking equipment allows you to expand your storage capacity without the expense of new construction. Microliner rolls are no smaller than any other label rolls, but warehouse won’t need to keep as many in stock. With less warehouse space devoted to consumables, warehouse operators can utilize the extra space in other ways that could improve performance.

Improved mobility for field workers. Just like within the warehouse, field workers rely on ever more efficient processes for the company to turn a profit. Mobile printers are paramount because they allow field workers to eliminate handwritten forms and utilize accurate documents, like receipts, work orders, and invoices – all in real time. Microliner keeps mobile workers mobile by cutting down the time they spend changing rolls.

Environmentally friendly. It can be difficult to find “green” initiatives that don’t break the bank. With Microliner, however, businesses can save money and achieve a bevy of environmental advantages:

  • Using fewer rolls means you will have fewer roll cores and cartons to dispose of.
  • Microliner uses much less liner material than normal rolls, leading to a huge reduction of label waste – sometimes as much as 75%!
  • Fewer roll orders means there will be a reduction to the carbon footprint associated with shipping.

Improving warehouse efficiency can help keep your company profitable by reducing costs and making it easier to improve business volume without hiring more employees or adding more space. By utilizing Microliner, your warehouse can operate faster and more accurately — which benefits your staff and your customers.