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Supply Chain and how it will effect your next print project

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Every industry has been hit with Supply Chain issues, the printing industry is no exception.  The most important commodity for printers is the paper materials.  The mills have been down in production due to labor shortages for over 2 years.  The paper mills have been informing us that this will not change for the rest of 2022. The national demand for printed products has gone way up since we have all been back to business as somewhat normal. The supply of paper materials is at an all time low.  Some materials are 2-3 months out especially in the medical lab forms industry which have barcode applied or integrated labels . This supply issue is unheard of in the print industry, never before have we as a whole had problems with buying paper inventory .  Mills have all printers on allocations so this has been a real challenge.

Rush deliveries are not available due to supplies and even on time deliveries can be a challenge.  Companies are asking their customers to order early.  You can do a few things to keep your supplies from running out.

  1. Watch inventory closely
  2. Implement a reorder policy within your company
  3. When you have new projects/events plan for your printing and other items such as banner, table cover and promotional item early in the process.
  4.  Know where your high resolution logo artwork is stored and make sure the department ordering has access.

Lets all work together to keep you in stock with your forms and supplies.  Unisource Printing and Promotions is ready to help you navigate your printing and promotional needs.

What is a Medical Lab Barcode Label form?

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Medical Lab Barcode Label form is used by labs handling urine and blood samples.

Unisource creates your lab form with all custom copy.  Custom positioning and size of labels are created to fit your medical labs work flow.  We can print up to 6 colors and as many labels as you need.  Our labels are made with aggressive adhesive for hot and cold applications.  No more labels falling off specimens.

Continuous pinfeed forms or laser compatible forms in 1 part and multiple parts using high quality NCR paper or Micro paper.  We have affixed or integrated labels available.  Forms and labels are printed at one location.

We offer complete design in house with proof showing where your labels will be located and allow you to test the barcode to make sure it reads correct on your system.

We have verification systems in place to help with tracking the number on the label to match the number on the form which is very important.

Unisource has been working in the medical industry since 1987.  We understand the need for accuracy and have built our company on that need. 

Health care professionals – for more information see Test Requisition Lab Forms.