Lean labeling is a way to get labels in about three days. In addition, it delivers exact quantities. Industry norm delivers ±10% of the number ordered.

Label printer Labeltronix, Orange, Calif. (labeltronix.com) says its lean-labeling idea is to split up large print jobs (100,000 or more) into smaller ones, reduce inventories, cut costs, and make changes easier. “Advanced digital printing offers short-run flexibility at large-run costs,” says Labeltronix President John Trail. A few advantages for printing custom labels include high quality, fast turnaround times, fixed pricing, small quantity orders of four-color labels, reduced obsolescence, and increased flexibility.