Traceability Labels
What RunMark labels include
Every label generated by RunMark carries the run's lot number as a scannable Code 128 barcode, with the number printed beneath it — so a run can be scanned on the floor and in receiving, not just read by eye.
Beyond the lot number, a label always includes the product name and production date, and you choose which of these to add:
- Line ID
- Run number
- Unit number (e.g. "Reel 1 of 12")
- Batch/order ID
- Part number — pulled straight from the product's part number
- Company name and logo
Together these fields provide a complete traceability record traceable back to a specific production run.
Label sizes
RunMark supports three label sizes:
| Size | Best for |
|---|---|
| 2×1 inch | Small products, individual unit tags |
| 3×2 inch | General purpose, most products |
| 4×2 inch | Pipe and cable — more space for spec detail |
RunMark generates PDF files. Any printer that can print PDFs can print RunMark labels — Zebra, SATO, desktop laser, inkjet. No special hardware or software is required.
Generating labels
- Go to Labels → Generate Labels
- Select the in-progress or complete schedule block you want to label
- Choose label size, toggle which optional fields to include, and enter the number of units (reels, coils, boxes, etc.)
- Click Generate PDF
- Download and print
The block must be in In Progress or Complete status. If the Generate button is grayed out, mark the Gantt block as in-progress first — from the Schedule Gantt or from the Mobile Floor View.
Label records
Every generation event is logged in the Labels list with timestamp, lot number, SKU, line, quantity of labels, and the user who generated. You can re-download any past label PDF at any time from this list.
This creates a permanent audit trail — useful for ISO audits, customer documentation requests, and quality investigations.
Reprinting labels
Find the label record in the Labels list → click Download PDF. The same PDF is regenerated from the stored record — the content is identical to the original.
Label printing tips
- Print a test label before a full run to verify alignment and barcode scan quality on your specific printer and label stock.
- Use the 4×2 size for pipe labels — the extra space makes long product specs readable.
- Set your printer driver to 100% scale — no "fit to page" or "shrink to fit". Scaling will change the label dimensions and may cause the barcode to not scan correctly.