An independent assessment of your production environment, from packaging machine and coding equipment through software, verification and end of line, helping you understand what you actually need before committing significant capital.
We Begin With:
The assessment needs to consider the complete process:
A new coder may require different mounting, controls, software, and inspection. A different QR position may require packaging artwork changes. Dynamic data may require software integration.
A readable QR does not automatically mean that the correct QR has been applied to the correct product. The purpose of the Edgecraft assessment is to identify these requirements before implementation begins.
The purpose of the Edgecraft assessment is to identify these requirements before implementation begins.
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Machine configuration, line speed, available installation space, pack presentation, movement, vibration, access, and integration constraints.
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Film, labels and other packaging materials, code position, contrast, background, artwork and potential QR readability issues.
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Assessment of existing printers and marking technology to determine whether they may be suitable for producing the required 2D code reliably at production speed.
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Scanning, readability, barcode quality, cameras, vision systems, and methods of confirming that the right code is on the right product.
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How GTIN, SKU, date, batch, lot, or other dynamic information will reach the coding equipment and how that information should be controlled.
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Inspection, alarms, reject systems, line-stop options, operator procedures, changeovers, and quality processes.
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Identification of the departments and individuals required to successfully deliver the project.
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Areas likely to create additional cost, downtime, delays, engineering work, or implementation problems.
For many businesses, one of the first questions is: Who owns Sunrise 2027? The answer is rarely just engineering.
Depending on the business, successful implementation can involve:
Edgecraft helps identify the stakeholders required for the project and where responsibilities need to sit.
This is particularly valuable for manufacturers without a dedicated project team, where production or engineering managers may already be covering several operational responsibilities.
The Edgecraft assessment is designed to help you:
Identify where existing equipment may already be capable, could be adapted or should genuinely be replaced.
Bring the different elements of the project together before individual suppliers are asked to propose separate solutions.
Identify packaging, data, coding, verification, and integration problems before installation.
Understand the benefits and limitations of alternative technologies and manufacturers without starting with a predetermined solution.
Develop a proof-of-concept and testing plan before attempting a wider factory rollout.
Give management evidence on what needs investment now, what requires testing and what may not require investment at all.
Spend a relatively small amount understanding the application before spending significantly more implementing the wrong solution.
Where appropriate, Edgecraft can identify and suggest:
That is an important part of being genuinely independent.
Following the assessment, the customer receives a structured Sunrise 2027 Production Readiness Report.
Clear management-level overview of current readiness and priorities.
Findings from packaging machine through coding, inspection, and end-of-line.
What is ready, what requires investigation and what needs to change.
Identification and prioritisation of technical and operational risks.
Material, contrast, position, and print-performance considerations.
Existing equipment capability and alternative technologies worth investigating.
How readability, content and product association should be validated.
Considerations around product data, dynamic information, and message management.
Recommended people and departments required for implementation.
Independent suggestions for equipment, technologies, software, and suppliers worth exploring.
Recommended approach for testing before wider rollout.
What to do first, what to investigate next and what needs to happen before investment.
Particularly relevant to:
It is particularly valuable for businesses that do not have a dedicated internal Sunrise 2027 project team.
Edgecraft can independently assess your existing production environment, identify the gaps, and provide a practical roadmap before significant investment decisions are made.
