Cloud labelling built for compliance and scale
In food and beverage manufacturing, labelling underpins both compliance and consumer trust. Errors with allergen declarations, inconsistent templates, or downtime in printing can disrupt production and trigger costly
recalls. For larger businesses, these challenges only grow as operations scale across multiple sites and partners.
BarTender Cloud offers a cloud-first labelling platform that brings compliance, security, and efficiency into one centralised system. Here are five common labelling challenges, and how BarTender Cloud helps address them.
1. Compliance and Traceability
Meeting evolving regulations such as Plain English Allergen Labelling (PEAL) is complex if every site runs its own system. When updates to a template are managed locally, the risk of mislabelling increases.
BarTender Cloud solves this by consolidating all templates into a single source of truth. Updates are made once and applied everywhere, so compliance is consistent across the supply chain. Built-in revision control tracks every change with unlimited record-keeping, while user workflows ensure approvals are logged. This creates full visibility for audits and strengthens consumer protection.
2. Efficiency and Uptime
Downtime in labelling often means downtime in production. BarTender Cloud delivers 99.9 percent uptime, keeping lines moving when it matters most.
Because it is web-based, there is no need for local installations or ongoing IT maintenance. New sites or third-party packers can be added within minutes, with access managed centrally. Permissions can be tailored by role, giving teams the access they need without sacrificing control. And because BarTender Cloud is printer-agnostic, labels can be printed from anywhere, to any device, without locking the business into specific hardware or incurring high printer programming costs.
3. Cost-Reduction
On-premise labelling carries hidden costs: server upkeep, software upgrades, security patches, and staff training. Over time, these add up.
BarTender Cloud offers a subscription model that scales with usage, based on number of printers. This removes the overhead of maintaining infrastructure and makes costs predictable. Automatic updates and centralised management also reduce the load on IT teams, lowering the total cost of ownership.
4. Cybersecurity
Labelling may not always be seen as a cybersecurity concern, but sensitive data and production workflows can be vulnerable in local systems. Firewalls and antivirus tools only provide protection if they are consistently updated.
BarTender Cloud is built on secure infrastructure with end-to-end encryption. It complies with SOC 2 Type II standards, with regular penetration testing and continuous monitoring. Role-based access controls, audit-ready reporting, and managed security updates ensure that compliance is maintained without depending on individual sites to manage it.
5. Scalability
As supply chains grow, so does the complexity of labelling. New lines, additional warehouses, and external partners make consistency harder to maintain.
BarTender Cloud is designed for scale. Unlimited users and devices can be added without added licence fees, while separate teams and partners can be managed within the same platform. Flexible integration options connect labelling directly with ERP, WMS, and other systems, so the labelling process grows alongside the business rather than creating bottlenecks.
A Smarter Way Forward
BarTender Cloud is not just about moving labels into the cloud. It is about building a foundation for compliance, efficiency, and resilience across the entire supply chain. For larger businesses facing growing regulatory demands and increasing operational complexity, the shift to cloud-first labelling provides clarity, control, and long-term cost savings.
Is your business ready to keep relying on patchwork systems, or is it time to simplify and strengthen your compliance with BarTender Cloud?
Need help selecting the right solution?
Our experts can help guide you through this process with a seamless transition. Email sales@insignia.com.au or call us on the number below.
