What company doesn’t want to improve productivity? Highly productive companies tend to exhibit higher profits, faster growth, and a stronger competitive edge. But productivity isn’t a mutually exclusive goal, employees want to be productive too. Unfortunately, organizations can sometimes get in the way. According to the Harvard Business Review, too often companies employ structures and processes that consume valuable time, hindering workers from getting things done.

For ecommerce, distribution and food service companies, labeling products is an essential task. Yet, it can create an organizational drag that impacts performance. Using a traditional label with liners requires two steps, removing the label from the liner and applying the label to the end use item. Not only does this slow down workflows, it also creates unnecessary waste and poses safety hazards. Plus, the hassle the liner creates can lower the work quality and increase the risk of making mistakes. That’s why companies are turning to linerless labels. They are a proven way to improve workflows, increase productivity and enhance employee satisfaction.

What Are Linerless Labels?

Linerless labels are self-adhesive labels that do not have a backing liner, similar to a roll of tape. A linerless label functions in the exact same way as a standard label, but without the liner, they offer more flexibility, reduce material waste, and enhance productivity.

Types of Linerless Labels

United Ad Label supplies three types of linerless labels designed for an organization's unique needs.

• Blank Direct Thermal Linerless Labels - These blank labels are designed for printing at the point of use. Made with premium direct thermal facestocks, these labels ensure seamless printing and application.
• Warehousing and Distribution - shipping, mailing and inventory management
• Food Service - pricing, ingredients, orders
• Imaged Linerless Labels - When variable printing isn’t required, adding branding, graphics, preprinted barcodes or text are effective ways to improve workflows and communicate important information.
• Multi-ply Linerless Labels - United Ad Label's proprietary manufacturing process combines two plies together which allows for up to four-sided printing. The multi-ply construction provides the space to print additional instructions, product warranty information, multi-language content, warnings and more.

Industry Specific Applications for Linerless Labels

Linerless labels offer a versatile solution for businesses across various industries, ensuring efficiency and compliance.

Distribution & Warehousing

Managing a distribution center requires precise labeling to track shipments and inventory efficiently. Linerless labels streamline operations with:

• License plate labels for tracking shipments
• Pick and move labels for inventory management
• Asset tracking for equipment and machinery
• Compliance labeling to meet industry regulations
• Shipping & receiving labels for supply chain efficiency
• Rack labels to improve organization
• Product identification labels for streamlined logistics

Transportation & Logistics

For internal or 3PL operations, proper labeling is essential to moving products quickly and accurately to their end destination. Linerless labels, along with our selection of standard format labels, are perfect for ensuring timely product delivery.

• Shipping, receiving and cross-docking labels optimize distribution processes and ensure efficient freight movement.
• Special handling instructions on packages communicate unique handling requirements that help shippers handle packages more effectively.
• Fragile labels ensure shippers handle delicate packages properly
• Arrow labels guide the correct orientation of products during transit, often a requirement for electronic items and hazardous materials shipments
• If packages are capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported, it requires DOT labels.

Retail

Retailers need reliable labeling for pricing, inventory, and order fulfillment. Linerless labels provide solutions for:

• Point-of-sale labels to support checkout processes
• Curbside pickup labels to facilitate order fulfillment
• Inventory management labels for accurate stock control
• Pallet wrap labels to maintain product integrity
• Price change labels for quick updates to pricing displays

Food Service, Fast Casual, and Quick Serve Restaurants

Clear labeling increases order accuracy and elevates customer satisfaction in food service and restaurant settings. Linerless labels drive greater efficiencies and improve output:

• Bag closure labels for takeout and delivery packaging
• On-product labels for sandwiches, deli items, prepared foods, and beverages
• Curbside order labels to streamline pickup operations

Healthcare

An increasing amount of care activities are now processed at the bedside instead of a central location. Linerless labels can simplify the labeling process and elevate medication safety.

• Labeling medications from Omnicell devices for Unit Dosing applications

Window and Door Manufacturing

Product labeling for manufacturers must be durable and precise. Linerless labels help with:

• Pre-printed labels with branding and compliance details
• Energy Star labels for regulatory adherence

Linerless Labels at United Ad Label

By switching to linerless labels, businesses can improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and make a positive environmental impact. United Ad Label’s linerless labels offer a forward-thinking, sustainable solution that meets the needs of today’s industries.

Ready to make the switch? Contact us today to learn more about how linerless labels can transform your labeling process and enhance your workflow.