Labels Without The Labor: Why Automation Matters

Automation in supply chains often brings to mind robots and conveyor belts. But one of the most impactful forms of automation happens behind the scenes: labeling. In this episode, Reid Jackson and Liz Sertl speak with Nick Recht , Director of Sales at TEKLYNX , about how labeling automation improves accuracy, reduces costly manual steps, and connects critical data across supply chain systems. Nick explains why the industry still relies on the risky "file, open, print, and pray" process and how integrating labeling directly with business systems like ERP and WMS platforms can eliminate errors and save hours of manual work. In this episode, you'll learn: Why labeling automation reduces costly errors and manual processes How integrating labeling with business systems improves efficiency What the shift to 2D barcodes and RFID means for supply chain visibility Things to listen for: (00:00) Introducing Next Level Supply Chain (01:17) Nick Recht's journey at TEKLYNX (06:52) What automation really means in labeling (08:48) The "file, open, print, and pray" problem (15:08) Measuring the ROI of labeling automation (21:01) The shift from 1D to 2D barcodes (27:15) How automation supports 2D barcodes and RFID (31:50) A real-world automation success story (37:37) Nick Recht's favorite tech Connect with GS1 US: Our website - GS1 US on LinkedIn Register now for this year's GS1 Connect and get an early bird discount of 10% when you register by March 31 at connect.gs1us.org . Connect with the guest: Nick Recht on LinkedIn Visit TEKLYNX at teklynx.com

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Labels Without The Labor: Why Automation Matters is an episode from Next Level Supply Chain with GS1 US by GS1 US.

This episode is 43:18 long.

This episode was published on Mar 11, 2026.

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