How
frequently will I need to make labels?
How quickly will I need to make labels?
The
size of your facility your situation will dictate how much labeling
needs to be done, and what the priority is. For example, if your
facility has safety issues that need to be addressed, then a labeling
machine might be heavily used with a very high priority.
The
frequency of use is related to the quantity
of labels that you need to print, but is not the same thing.
For example, you may need to print a high quantity of labels (greater
than 500) daily, but the labels are printed as a batch once a
day--leaving the machine available for other labeling projects
during the rest of the day. On the other hand, you may not need
to print a large quantity of labels, but various people need to
print labels (one at a time) throughout the day. While the high
quantity use in this example requires only a single machine, the
low volume, large number of users application may require two
(or more) labeling machines be available.
The
priority of the labeling jobs also is a factor. For example, if
a safety problem needs to be addressed, you may not want to wait
while the production department prints a batch of 5000 labels.
| Frequency
- constant use |
There
is a constant need for labels to be printed. A single labeling
machine will be in use more than 50% of the day. Typically
there is a wait to print labels.
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| Frequency
- Medium use |
There
is a steady need for labels to be printed. A single labeling
machine will be in use more than 25% of the day. At times
there will be a wait to use the machine.
|
| Frequency
- Occasionally |
The
labeling machine will typically be available at any given
time, with only few times when several people need to make
labels at the same time.
|
| Frequency
- Seldom |
The
labeling machine is essentially always available when needed.
There is seldom a conflict between two people who need to
make labels at the same time. |
| |
| Priority
- High (ASAP) |
High
priority labels must be printed on a regular (daily) basis. |
| Priority
- Normal |
High
priority labels need to be printed weekly or less.
|
| Priority
- Low |
High
priority labels need to be printed only occasionally. |
