6 Benefits of Electronic Shelf Labels

by Hubs Engineering The Hub's Engineering Pte Ltd

Introduction: - This makes them more durable and long-lasting in the long run. Electronic shelf labels can easily be operated in the back office and they do not create unnecessary problems for retail shop and supermarket owners. However with the change in modern times electronic shelf labels and electronic price tag have taken their place. Unlike traditional shelf labels, electronic shelf labels do not get lost or misplaced during shifting or changing of stores. These shelf labels are extremely convenient to operate and they ensure that the store is modernized to a great extent. The following are the benefits of electronic shelf labels that help retail stores save both time and resources.

1. Saving paper: - Traditional printed labels are usually made of paper or plastic. Electronic labels help save paper each time the labels are changed. Using paper and plastic products as labels can lead to more waste products in the long run. However electronic price tags are a greener option since they can be changed easily and they do not involve any waste products. Buying electronic labels is a one time job and they need not be repeated.

2. Accuracy and time saver: - Electronic shelf labels are easier to edit and change. Unlike traditional labels digital price tag which required elaborate changes for every little thing, electronic shelf labels can be edited in the back office. Thus the retail store staff are not required to personally go and make changes regarding the pricing other details. All changes are made on the computer and they are done conveniently in the back office.

3. More information: - This may include not only a nutritional fact but also the size of the product, the weight of the product as well as the QR code. They can be switched on and off according to the retail store owners convenience. All this additional information about the product helps customer’s identity better with the product and therefore chooses it easily.

4. Reducing inventory loss: - Quite often in the case of perishable goods reducing the pricing can curve inventory loss. Using electronic shelf labels to reduce the digital price tag can help customers buy the products easily. They can be moved from location to location and they can operate with the same ease in any store location.

5. Tracking customers: - Sensors installed in electronic shelf labels help retail shop owners to track customer movements and selling patterns. Understanding selling patterns using an electronic price tag and shelf labels can help retail shop owners to either increase or decrease the price of those products.

6. Durability: - Electronic shelf labels provide more durability than traditional shelf labels. Since they are not made out of paper or plastic they do not get damaged or torn easily. Since durability is an important factor for electronic shelf labels changing shops and location does not affect them. This makes them much more durable than traditional self labels and thus a more attractive option for retail and supermarket shop owners.

Conclusion: - It may be concluded by stating that electronic shelf labels are something that has come to stay especially in this age of information technology. The above-mentioned facts clearly illustrate the need for electronic shelf labels in every retail store as well as super market.