Ken Allen

Labeling has always been mission critical. After all, without labeling goods don’t move. But the complexity of today’s supply chain environment – multi-node, intricate, global – puts extra pressure on …

On any given day, you must meet customer demands, comply with regulations, eliminate costly delays and downtime, and continue to scale globally. Those competing interests must be balanced with day-to-day …

Loftware’s web team is constantly working to make improvements and changes to help define and lead the market around Enterprise Labeling Solutions. Recently, we made some pretty exciting enhancements that …

One of the keynotes at this past week's SAP SAPPHIRENOW and ASUG Annual Conference were the founders of the well know "Life is Good" apparel and accessory lines. Well, if …

CPG companies need to invest in better labels, including RFID technology. In recent years, a big change that has impacted the consumer packaged goods industry has been the slow shift from …

The aerospace and defense sectors are cautiously optimistic about 2017, but still have some worries. While the aerospace and defense sectors are approaching 2017 with a generally positive outlook, there …

Many industries are doing what they can to combat climate change, either in response to consumer demands or government regulation. The chemical industry is no different, seeking to move away …

The Globally Harmonized System of Classification (GHS) and Labeling of Chemicals has undergone a long, slow implementation process since first being introduced by the United Nations in 1992. As of …

Electric cars like the Tesla Model S can travel for hundreds of miles on a single charge, completely revolutionizing clean transportation. But with sales for these vehicles set to increase …

When GHS was first developed, it was meant to replace the confusing web of chemical labeling regulations that were being enforced in the U.S. and around the world. But even now …

In an automated manufacturing future, labeling is just as important as ever. Manufacturers have historically used mechanization to extract more productivity out of their workforce. This has culminated in record-high …

In the U.S., different states may have different regulations regarding the labeling of toxic materials. But not all retail businesses that do business nationwide respond to these rules in the same …

Mexico plays an important role in the North American auto industry. Thanks to competitive wages, free trade agreements and a strong location, the nation has proven to be an attractive investment …

Loftware just wrapped up this year’s Sapphire NOW, the annual conference and largest global supply chain event, hosted by SAP and their Americas User Group, ASUG. Loftware connected with the …

Counterfeit parts are a scourge for the auto industry. Their growing presence in the supply chain threatens profits and negatively impacts vehicle reliability. Most importantly, they pose an increased safety …