Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)

    Smarter product identification and connected supply chains to power visibility, efficiency, and profitability across the CPG lifecycle – from product concept to consumer

    500K

    Prints over 500K accurate labels per month

    60%

    Reduces artwork approval times by 60%

    We saw an immediate improvement in speed-to-market by being able to move product more quickly through our facilities.

    Robert Ball, Program Delivery Manager at Neiman Marcus

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    Smarter product identification for a connected supply chain

    CPG manufacturers like Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and BarkBox support 22 million jobs and contribute $2.5 trillion to GDP, yet they face rising costs, labor shortages, counterfeiting, and shifting consumer demands.

     

    To stay competitive, businesses are turning to agile, cloud-based product identification solutions that integrate with ERP, CRM, WMS, and PLM systems to automate the supply chain with real-time visibility and control. Loftware supports this transformation with GS1 Digital Link-enabled QR codes, GS1-compliant resolvers, and short URLs - ensuring accurate product identification, real-time tracking, and stronger consumer engagement across the product lifecycle.

    Eliminate manual processes

    Streamline production and eliminate bottlenecks, speeding up product identification and reducing errors

    Centralize control for seamless operations

    Standardize and centralize product identification for better visibility to meet corporate standards and support ongoing business growth - whether through new facilities, regional expansion, or M&A

    Ensure brand consistency and protection

    Secure GS1 Digital Link-compliant labeling with serialization and tamper-evident features to ensure product compliance, authenticity, and improve traceability to avoid recalls and fines

    Accelerate time to market

    Enhanced traceability and compliance streamline new product development, increasing speed to market

    Empower partners and suppliers

    Provide controlled access to labeling and artwork to improve collaboration and eliminate relabeling, saving millions in inventory costs

    Deliver transparency through smart packaging

    Manage short links and QR codes to share dynamic content - such as sourcing, allergens, or sustainability data - while creating mobile-first consumer experiences

    It’s all right there™

    Keep your business running smoothly

    Labeling

    Centralize and standardize your labeling process in the cloud to design, manage, and print labels with greater control and consistency. Ensure accuracy and compliance across global operations while integrating seamlessly with your ERP, WMS, MES, and PLM systems. As your business grows, you can scale effortlessly with a flexible, cloud‑based labeling solution.

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    Artwork management

    Transform your packaging artwork process from concept to shelf with a streamlined, automated workflow that eliminates delays. Real‑time collaboration keeps internal teams and external partners aligned, while centralized content management ensures accuracy and consistency. You can also track budgets, manage costs, and maintain compliance - all within a single, unified system.

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    Connected Packaging

    Turn every product into a digital engagement channel with instantly updateable QR‑code content - no reprints or delays. Deliver personalized experiences from every scan while staying compliant with GS1 Digital Link standards. And with QR code management and artwork approvals in one workflow, everything stays streamlined and consistent.

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    Loftware Connect

    Connect and govern product identity across your supply chain with a collaborative network that aligns suppliers, customers, and locations. Securely share approved standards, labels, data, and rules so every partner works from the latest version, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. As your ecosystem expands, scale seamlessly with a connected network that keeps every partner in sync.

    Unify product identity across your supply chain

    Powering the future of a faster, safer, more connected supply chain

    Important CPG industry standards & regulations

    GS1 Standards & GS1 Digital Link

    GS1 standards ensure global traceability via barcodes and GTINs. By 2027, GS1 Digital Link QR codes will replace UPCs, enabling brands to share rich data with consumers and partners.

    Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA)

    Overseen by the FDA and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), this law requires consumer goods to include accurate product identity, net contents, and manufacturer or distributor information on the label to prevent deceptive practices.

    Environmental and Sustainability Compliance

    Increasingly, CPG companies must adhere to regulations on carbon emissions, packaging waste reduction, and ethical sourcing.

    Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA)

    Precautionary labeling for hazardous household substances.

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