BETTER CODE · INDUSTRIAL CODING KNOWLEDGE
Contract Date Coding: Prepare Your Products and Choose the Right Service
Outsourced manufacturing-date, expiry-date and lot coding can suit SMEs, prototypes and businesses that are not ready to buy a printer. The printing method and ink must be assessed against the actual packaging.
Which products can be assessed?
Send details of pouches, bottles, tubes, cartons or caps. Suitability depends on material, shape, surface, print position and quantity. A sample trial should confirm the method and expected print quality before the job is accepted.
Information needed for pricing
Prepare product photos, material, print-area dimensions, the exact message or artwork, quantity and number of variants. Include the required completion date and delivery arrangements, plus exposure to water, rubbing or cold storage after printing.
Arrange testing before sending the full quantity
The team uses the information and samples to assess ink, clarity and adhesion, then agrees the scope, price and schedule. Ask about availability for urgent jobs; immediate while-you-wait service should not be assumed.
Outsource, rent or buy?
Outsourcing suits products sent to the service team. If printing must happen at your factory, compare rental and purchase against volume, space and the expected period of use. Confirm equipment, consumables, delivery responsibilities and service conditions in the quotation.
Frequently asked questions
Can I send products straight away?
Discuss the job and arrange the sample test and schedule first.
What determines the method?
The actual material, shape, surface, print position, message and quantity determine the suitable process.
