One of the secrets of doing this is to make them multi-functional. Listed below are a few case histories that illustrate this. Tracking and Warranty A manufacturer wants internal tracking and warranty bar code labels on all component parts his firm uses. These items are purchased from multiple suppliers and shipped as individual units in small boxes. Because components are tested before use, an efficient return goods procedure would be beneficial.
Vendors apply a label to each box just prior to shipment.
Every label has two identical bar codes with a perforation between them. When a box is packed and closed, a label is folded over the top and side of the box to seal the lid shut with the perforation at the corner. When shipments arrive, boxes are opened at the perforations. The bar code on the top of the box remains with the box. The bar code on the side of the boxes is removed and placed on the component inside.