If you purchase labels for your products, here are 5 Ways To Save on labels, focused in the cannabis market in CA. But any label buyer can learn how they can use these strategies to save money.
#1-Saving Money OnLabels
Preprint Vs On-Demand
Few SKU’s
Use Preprinted Labels
• Lower Cost/Label
• Simple Solution
• Plate/Set Up Costs?
Lots of SKU’s
Print Labels When Needed-
No Waiting/No Plates
• Lower Inventory Costs
• Lower Process Costs
• Lower Obsolescence Costs
• Less Risk of Errors
Tipping Point:
As Few As 2 Or 3 SKU’s
More If Want Foil/Specialty Label
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#2-Saving Money OnLabels
Variable Data
Few SKU’s
Use “Shell” Labels
Add Data With
Low Cost TT Printer
• Lower Cost/Label
• Simple Solution
Lots of SKU’s
Print Labels On-Demand
• Previous Benefits
• No Secondary Label
Tipping Point:
As Few As 2 Or 3 SKU’s
Label Regulatory/Products Will Change
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#3-Saving Money OnLabels
Size Selection
Small Quantity
Use Standard Sizes
• Get Volume Discounts
• Simpler Supply Chain
Large Quantities
Custom Sizes OK
• Press Time
https://colorlabel-solutions.com/product-category/labels/
Tipping Point:
50,000 to 100,000
Find Color Label Solutions Standard Sizes here:
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#4-Saving Money OnLabels
Order Quantity
Every Order Unique
• Initial Test Order
• Maintain Inventory
• Higher Press Time?
• Press Schedule?
• Rush Fees
Annual Orders
• Lower Press Time
• Easier Scheduling
• Maintain Inventory
• Lower Cost/Label
Tipping Point:
2nd Order
6.
#5-Saving Money OnLabels
Durability/Print Quality Requirements
Matte Paper
• Prints Great
• Not Water Proof
• Not Chemical Resistant
Gloss Synthetic
Clear Film
Metallic Foil
• Looks Great
• Expensive
• Not Durable
• +$$$$
Gloss Paper
• Prints Great
• Not Water Proof
• ~+10%
Matte Synthetic
• Very Durable
• Water Proof
• Chemical Resistant
• ~+10%
Least Expensive Most Expensive
Preprint Labels
• Laminate Is Inexpensive
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Plus 1-Saving MoneyOn Labels
Label Application
Hand Application
• No Capital
• Easy To Integrate
• Brand Impact
Automatic Applicator
• Requires Capital
• Increases Productivity
• Places Label Consistently
• May Need Integration
Semi Automatic
• Some Capital
• Places Label Consistently
• Requires Labor
Least Capital Most Capital
Tipping Point:
Retail Shelf
Increased Productivity
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Plus 2-Saving MoneyOn Labels
BOE 230 Forms Saves/Reduces Taxes In CA
BOE 230
• Eliminates CA Sales Taxes On Items Resold
• Labels
• Ink
BOE 230m
• Reduces CA Sales Taxes
On Capital Equipment
• Printers
Eliminates Sales Taxes Reduces Sales Taxes
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Saving Money OnLabels
Summary
Preprint vs On-Demand Based On # of SKU’s
Variable Data; “Shell” Labels vs On-Demand Based On SKU’s
Standard Sizes vs Custom Sizes; Volume Dependent
Order Quantity: Unique vs Annual Orders
Durability/Print Quality: Paper vs Synthetic
Label Application: Hand vs Semi-Automatic vs Automatic
BOE 230 and BOE 230m Forms
Bonus Point: Choose Vendor You Can Trust
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Saving Money OnLabels
Contact Us
Color Label Solutions
855-962-7670
info@colorlabelsolutions.com
www.colorlabel.solutions
www.cannabislabel.solutions
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