Case Study: BlueTrace Enhances Seafood Operations with TSC Auto ID

January 28, 2025

BlueTrace, a leader in inventory management and compliance software for seafood processors, distributors, and producers, faced a challenge familiar to many businesses serving the food industry: maintaining peak operational efficiency while ensuring regulatory compliance. The company needed a reliable and efficient solution for printing millions of tags and labels annually for its global customer base, while delivering real-time inventory communications. TSC Auto ID provided the answer.

The Challenge: Streamlining Seafood Operations and Ensuring Compliance

BlueTrace operates in a demanding and fast-paced seafood industry. Its customers’ warehouses and distribution centers require a robust auto identification labeling system that can withstand the rigors of long hours and harsh conditions. The company also needed a solution that could help ensure compliance with stringent industry regulations, all while customers’ reducing paperwork and time investment.

The Solution: TSC Auto ID Printers and Shellfish Tags

TSC Auto ID's barcode label printers proved to be the ideal solution for BlueTrace. The industrial printers’ durability, speed, and ease of use made them a perfect fit for the company's demanding operations. As a BlueTrace representative shared, "We were impressed with the ruggedness and reliability of TSC printers. They have significantly improved our labeling process."

One of the key benefits of TSC Auto ID industrial and desktop printers is their ability to print high-quality shellfish tags that comply with state and federal regulations. These tags are essential for tracking and tracing seafood products throughout the supply chain, ensuring food safety and quality control.

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Key Benefits of TSC Auto ID for BlueTrace

Durability: TSC printers are built to last, withstanding the harsh conditions of a warehouse environment.
Speed: The printers can produce up to 60 tags per minute, ensuring efficient labeling and minimal downtime. Mobile device compatibility further speeds up operations around the dock and warehouse.
Ease of Use: TSC printers are user-friendly, making them easy for workers to adopt and use effectively, even on your mobile computing device.
Compliance: The printers' shellfish tags are fully compliant with state and federal regulations, ensuring BlueTrace meets industry standards.
Reduced Paperwork: TSC Auto ID's digital solutions have helped BlueTrace reduce paperwork and streamline its operations.

The Results: Enhanced Efficiency, Compliance, and Customer Satisfaction

Since implementing TSC Auto ID industrial and desktop printers, BlueTrace customers have experienced significant improvements in their operations. BlueTrace customers have streamlined their labeling process, reduced paperwork, and improved their ability to comply with regulations. Additionally, the durable and reliable printers have minimized downtime, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

A Testament to the Power of Technology

BlueTrace's partnership with TSC Auto ID is a testament to the power of technology to drive operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. By addressing key supply chain challenges with innovative solutions, BlueTrace has strengthened its position as a leader in the seafood software industry.

Key Benefits to TSC Auto ID Workflow Solutions

Industrial Printers: TSC's industrial and desktop printers are designed for high-volume label printing and can withstand the demands of a busy warehouse environment. They are available in both desktop and mobile versions, providing flexibility for different labeling needs.
Shellfish Tags: TSC's shellfish tags are fully compliant with state and federal regulations, ensuring that BlueTrace meets all labeling requirements. These tags are waterproof, durable, and do not require ink, making them ideal for use in harsh environments.
Shipping Labels: TSC printers can also produce shipping labels, making them a versatile solution for BlueTrace's demanding labeling needs. The labels can be printed on a variety of materials, depending on the application. TSC can customize label solutions as customers need, including to meet complex compliance standards.
Effortless Compliance: We are compliance experts. TSC's digital receiving log helps BlueTrace track incoming shipments, reducing paperwork and improving efficiency. The log can be exported to a spreadsheet for easy record keeping and compliance.
Inventory Management: Critically, this solution system can provide real-time communication throughout supply chain, allowing inventory to be tracked at every touchpoint till delivery to restaurant. This allows retail customers to plan and adapt.
Consumer Safety: The ability to track inventory throughout supply chain, even back to the original fishing boat, also enables swift action when consumer safety issues arise.

Conclusion: Streamline for Success

BlueTrace's success with TSC Auto ID highlights the importance of choosing the right labeling solution for your business needs. With its durable and reliable printers, TSC Auto ID has helped BlueTrace streamline its operations, improve compliance, and enhance customer satisfaction. As the seafood industry continues to evolve, TSC Auto ID is committed to providing innovative solutions that meet the changing needs of its customers.