Barcode and RFID Blog Archive

How to Manage Rising Barcode Label Costs Without Sacrificing Quality

Editor’s Note: This article was originally inspired by a series of barcode label price increases in 2009. While market conditions have changed over the years, fluctuations in material, freight, labor, and manufacturing costs continue to impact the labeling industry. The strategies discussed here remain just as relevant today. If you’ve purchased barcode labels for any…

Fourth Quarter 2008: Innovation, Persistence, and Preparing for the Future

Editor’s Note: Originally published as a quarterly recap, this article has been updated to highlight the milestones, customer successes, and technology trends that defined PaladinID during the fourth quarter of 2008. As we closed out 2008, one thing became increasingly clear: successful barcode labeling isn’t about finding the lowest-priced product—it’s about finding the right solution…

A Simple Tool That Makes Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon Easier

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2008 when PaladinID introduced a simple tool called the Ribbon Leader Guide. While this particular giveaway has long since ended, the problem it solved still frustrates thermal transfer printer users today. This updated article focuses on the challenge—and a simple solution that can save time every day.…

Solving the Unsolvable: How One Labeling Challenge Became an 18-Year Customer Relationship

Label Design Tips
Editor’s Note: This article began as a 2008 update on a difficult customer application involving an aging industrial label printer. Looking back today, it represents much more than a printer replacement project. It tells the story of how solving one difficult problem led to one of PaladinID’s longest and most valued customer relationships. One of…

Why Manufacturing Trade Shows Still Matter in a Digital World

Zebra at PackExpo
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2008 to invite customers to attend a regional manufacturing trade show with PaladinID. While the event has long since passed, the reasons for attending industry trade shows remain just as valuable today. With so much product information available online, you might wonder whether manufacturing trade shows are…

Third Quarter 2008 Review: A Quarter of Growth, Innovation, and Customer Solutions

Editor’s Note: Originally published as a quarterly recap, this article has been updated to highlight the technology trends, customer solutions, and industry developments that shaped PaladinID during the third quarter of 2008. The third quarter of 2008 was an exciting and productive period for PaladinID. Throughout the summer, we had the opportunity to work with…

Testimonials

"Production labeling and identification is a critical step in our manufacturing process to ensure products are manufactured according to spec and reach customers on time. Dana Ritchie and PaladinID continues to provide Madico with scanning and labeling solutions that integrates with our back-end legacy ERP system. PaladinID delivers on simplified solutions and support that enables us to be competitive and cost effective."

~ Daron Whitehouse, Madico Inc.

"Thank you so very much for the work you do. You are my life saver. It is so nice to know that there are people out there like you that are willing to go the extra mile for their customers."

~ Megan Dawes, Amerimax Building Products

"PaladinID has been a great vendor for us here at Eastern University over the last 7 years. We have appreciated your delivery of bar code labels, ID card and ID card ribbons that have met the needs of our over 3700 students. We are fortunate to have a partnership between you and Eastern University. Keep up the great work."

~ David Urban, Eastern University

"I can't think of an easier person to work with than Dana. He seems to be familiar with every kind of printer hardware and software, and drops everything to come help us, even with equipment we bought elsewhere."

~ Amy Richardson, Alpco.com

"We are very pleased with the quality and professionalism of PaladinID, LLC. They provide prompt and courteous service and they have been an invaluable and dependable resource and partner for many years.  They are a very caring group of people and I recommend them highly!"

~ Beth S., KAF

"Dana has always been very responsive. Any time we have any issue, no matter how small, he'll come right in and help out. He's very consistent on deliveries, I really don't know what else I could ask for."

~ Donna Ferrante, LaunchWorks Manufacturing Lab

"Dana's a very dedicated vendor. If I have an issue and send an email, he's very quick to respond, every time. He's been very very supportive of anything we needed to do."

~ Keith M., Engineering Technician

 

"Dana's great to work with because the relationship is so important to him. When I call he's always quick to respond, he's very thorough about getting me what I need promptly, and then he always follows up to make sure it was right. Honestly I don't think there's enough good I could say about working with Dana."

~ Michelle Williams, Rogers Manufacturing Corporation

"Dana's talent is based on staying current with today's technology.  Providing a cost effective solution based on the needs of the application.  He cares deeply about his customers and works closely with them when it comes to planning and bringing in inventory just in time.  His commitment to the industry is second to none. His main goal is to make sure his customers meet and exceed their goals. He is a problem solver and a solutions provider."

~ Rosemarie Hill, Datamax-O'Neil

"Because of his experience in the industry, Dana made it easy to design and implement a label system for a machine he'd never seen or worked with before."

~ Pat Roofe, Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc.

Dana's attention to detail is truly remarkable. Every solution provided by PaladinID is not only of the highest quality but also perfectly tailored to our needs. They took the time to optimize our labeling process, which has not only saved us time and resources but also significantly increased our productivity. PaladinID consistently met deadlines, even when faced with tight schedules and complex projects. Their commitment to excellence was evident in every aspect of our collaboration together. Their ability to solve the most challenging labeling issues and increase our productivity has had a positive impact on our bottom line.  Jeff Perkins, Chief Operating Officer, AMP

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