As we're working in a new year, we also like to reflect on our efforts in 2017. As a leading thermal label converter, we not only saw significant growth year over year, we achieved some of our most ambitious manufacturing goals and received additional recognition for growth, culture and innovation. We appreciate the impact that our customers, employees and greater industry has on our success. 

We’re proud to announce that OMNI Systems has been recognized as the top company for worker satisfaction in the United States. We’ve been ranked number one in the workplace happiness index compiled by Monster and Kununu.

You might be satisfied with your current label manufacturer: they offer satisfactory pricing and delivery. But are you aware of the extra services some converters offer? If not, you may be missing out on opportunities for your business. Here are 5 services that label manufacturers may offer that go the extra mile for your company:

OMNI Systems, Inc., the leading provider of thermal labels, announced that it was recently awarded a key contract renewal from a leading grocery distribution chain. OMNI will continue to provide all thermal label requirements for the company, which supplies food and drug products in over 35 states.

We all know financial stability is essential to keeping your business afloat. You probably have a sharp eye on your company’s revenue, profitability and cash flow. Given how important finances are to your company, are you paying close enough attention to the stability of your suppliers? The following are three reasons you should be regularly checking up on your suppliers’ financial strength.

Retailer labels are largely used for shipping as well as for inventory management, so how can companies recognize and reduce this expense? Specialty label converters can pass on savings due to bulk purchasing power of thermal media direct from its source.

With technology growing leaps and bounds in today’s age, manufacturing becomes more and more dependent on such technology for everyday tasks. As outlined in IndustryWeek, increased connectivity and the use of big data are driving waves of manufacturing innovation. Printing and converting are no strangers to this trend. But as manufacturing becomes more dependent on the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), it also becomes more vulnerable. Old risks such as natural disasters and machinery breakages are now supplemented with new risks from hacking and grid downtime. As we saw just last week, one typo in a service provider like Amazon’s AWS can bring down hundreds of connected services.

As we're working in a new year, we also like to reflect on our efforts in 2016. As a leading thermal label converter, we’re proud to have seen continued growth and industry recognition, putting another impressive year in the books. In 2016, we not only saw record profitability and large sales growth year over year but also received honors for growth and innovation.

Innovation: a frequently used buzzword. But, when applied as part of a consistent growth plan, can greatly impact how a thermal label converter does business. For a converter, innovation means keeping abreast of industry changes, like the shift we saw in 2016 towards more efficient presses and hybrid solutions. Additionally, innovation requires constant review and improvement of internal processes to remove redundancies and time demands.

Although most paint and hardware retail chains view paint can labels as a commodity item, for large operations that consume millions of thermal labels each month, it is a prime operating expense with sourcing decisions made at the corporate level. With so much at stake, such retailers are searching out reliable label providers that are capable of delivering a quality product consistently at a lower price. For many, this means partnering directly with specialty label converters that can pass on savings due to bulk purchasing power of thermal media direct from its source without voiding OEM warranties.