34 01732 759725 PRINTERS Brother UK has launched a new labelling self-assessment tool designed to help warehouse and logistics customers identify opportunities to streamline processes and boost efficiency. The tool features 11 questions and takes just five minutes to complete. Once submitted, businesses instantly receive a report outlining their strengths, areas for improvement and practical advice on enhancing labelling processes. Brother assigns customers to four categories – Labelling Expert, Almost Optimised, Exploring Efficiency and Just Getting Started – each of which has its own next steps for optimising labelling workflows. For customers that fall into the Just Getting Started category, or those who are unsure where to begin, Brother recommends a labelling process audit to map out current workflows, identify pain points and highlight areas for improvement. Those in the Almost Optimised and Exploring Efficiency categories may already have a solid foundation but still face challenges such as hardware downtime or labelling errors. For them, Brother recommends evaluating current equipment provision to ensure there are enough print stations, mobile printing solutions or the right hardware to meet warehouse demands, including on‑body mobile printers, forklift-mounted devices or mobile workstations that can reduce disruption and minimise errors by enabling at-location label printing. Businesses in the Labelling Expert category are already operating at a high level of optimisation, so Brother advises them to prioritise data monitoring, improve responses to warehouse downtime and draw on expert advice to identify best-inclass labelling solutions tailored to specific needs. Brother’s RJ mobile print range, for example, can be mounted on a forklift truck so that warehouse workers don’t have to waste time walking to and from a stationary printer station, boosting product picking and packing speeds. Simon Brennan, Senior Business Manager (SPS) at Brother UK, said: “Labelling inconsistencies can cause serious issues for warehouse and logistics operations, from delivery mix-ups to time lost correcting errors. Research shows that each year businesses lose up to £6,000 and 347 working hours per operator due to inefficient labelling, with every disruption costing up to 23 minutes in lost focus. “Our new self-assessment tool helps businesses think about where they might be losing valuable time and money and what steps they can take to improve. At Brother we live for the label and our experts are ready to support customers in finding labelling solutions that boost both efficiency and reliability.” www.brother.co.uk Brother UK launches self-assessment tool to help optimise labelling processes Could do better? Take the stress out of managing IT assets with Boomerang by Devices for Teams Effective IT device management is crucial for business productivity. That’s why Devices for Teams created Boomerang, an IT asset management (ITAM) service to streamline device management. Why businesses need ITAM services Managing IT assets efficiently is essential for staying competitive. Without proper ITAM, companies face inefficiencies, security risks and unnecessary costs. Boomerang simplifies these challenges by tracking and optimising assets throughout their lifecycle, keeping businesses agile, secure and productive. Saving Time and Resources Boomerang automates device tracking and management, freeing teams to focus on strategic tasks. It ensures devices are properly maintained and updated, reducing downtime and enhancing productivity. Top-tier security Boomerang offers secure data wiping and storage, protecting sensitive information when devices are repurposed or disposed of. Plus, Devices for Teams’ ISO 27001 certification ensures high standards of data security and privacy. Keeping services all under one roof Boomerang is a flexible subscription service that complements your Devices for Teams agreement. This means you can manage your assets, services and support, all under one roof. Whether equipping new team members or repurposing devices, Boomerang ensures smooth transitions. How Boomerang works Devices are collected via a secure courier, undergo a data wipe and are stored securely for up to 90 days at no additional cost. Devices can then be redeployed via the Self-Service Portal or by contacting your account manager directly. 40 years of expertise With 40 years of experience and a 4.9 Trustpilot rating, Devices for Teams is a trusted leader in IT asset management, so you can be sure that every aspect of the Boomerang service is handled with precision. devicesforteams.hardsoftcomputers.co.uk/
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