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High Volume Logistics Printing

In a 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) setting, “high-volume logistics printing” describes a logistics provider’s capability to efficiently generate large volumes of essential documents, such as shipping labels, packing slips, and invoices. This is crucial for managing high order volumes in a warehouse or distribution center. A business is said to be using high-volume label printing if they print upwards of 300 labels/day. While primarily for B2C goods, it often applies to 3PLs who focus on ecommerce or omnichannel fulfillment.

Key points about high volume logistics printing in a 3PL

Large-scale printing needs

This feature is crucial for businesses that experience high order volumes, like e-commerce retailers, where thousands of individual packages need to be labeled and shipped daily.

Automated systems

Most 3PLs utilise automated printing systems integrated with their warehouse management systems (WMS) to streamline the label generation process, ensuring accuracy and speed. A good WMS/OMS can handle the following:

  • Printing large batches of shipping labels all at once to save time printing.
  • Integrating with multiple shipping carriers to allow rate shopping to find the lowest price.
  • Managing orders that enable warehouses to prepare orders and consolidate packages for shipment.

Print-on-demand capabilities

Advanced printing options allow for customised labels with barcodes, QR codes, and specific customer information.

Benefits of high volume logistics printing for a 3PL customer

Reduced shipping errors

Accurate and quickly printed labels minimise the chance of incorrect deliveries.

Improved order fulfillment speed

Automated printing systems enable faster order processing and quicker dispatch times.

Cost efficiency

By optimising printing processes, 3PLs can reduce costs associated with labeling materials and labour.

Examples of high-volume logistics printing needs in a 3PL

Shipping labels

Printed for each individual package with delivery address, barcode, and any necessary shipping information.

Packing slips

Printed to accompany each order, detailing the items included in the package.

Return labels

Printed for customers to use when returning items.

Pallet labels

Used to identify and track pallets of goods within a warehouse.

Speed is everything

Home to the world’s fastest cut sheet A4 printer, RISO has developed a broad range of printing technology to overcome every challenge, saving our customers time and money.

Unlike traditional toner technology, which often causes workflow disruptions due to excessive curl, paper jams, and print quality issues, our award-winning printers are designed for optimal performance. With low power consumption and a cold printing process, they minimise static and reduce downtime. Our colour inkjet printers enhance your business operations by offering greater flexibility, improve workflow efficiency, and a host of additional benefits.

  • Speed: ultra-fast printing up to 165ppm simplex A4
  • Compact and easy to use no drum, toner or high temperature fusing process
  • Incredibly reliable
  • Capable of up to 500,000 prints per month
  • Environmental class leader, low energy consumption
  • Workgroup office printer/MFD & high-volume production options
  • Up to A3 + (340mm x 550mm) image area
  • Optional ability to feed and over print envelopes
  • Finishing options with 2/4 hole-punching, stapling, cover sheets, booklet making & perfect binding
  • Enhanced functionality including print from USB and Barcode Area Definition
  • A simple paper path reducing paper jams
  • Cold printing process means no paper curl and minimum static
  • Controller options include postscript, EFI Fiery & native IPDS
  • Smartphone and tablet printing from a dedicated RISO App

The RISO ComColor Series stands out in its class with exceptionally low running costs, using up to 91% less energy than traditional toner machines. By automating time-consuming manual tasks, it allows your staff to save time and complete jobs quickly, all without sacrificing quality.

Talk to us today, we understand your business and are here to help, we will even come out to you and show you how good our printers are.