# Packaging Labels In The Online Meat Delivery Industry > A look at packaging labels and their importance in the online meat delivery industry. - **Page** - https://iotready.com/insights/packaging-labels-in-the-online-meat-delivery-industry - **Author** - Tej Pochiraju - **Published** - 2022-06-30 - **Topics** - Cold Chain, Inventory Management, Operations **Read Time:** 4 minutes ## Overview IoTReady examined packaging systems used by online meat delivery vendors, analyzing label materials, barcode design, and information architecture to understand current industry practices. ## Licious Label System Example One major vendor's label system demonstrates a practical approach: - White paper labels with thin plastic coating - Printed via retail-style weighing scale with integrated label printer - Includes use-by date, PLU number, weight/piece count - Non-marinated products show exact weights (e.g., 512g vs. 500g) - Marinated ready-to-cook items display rounded figures ## Barcode Structure The 17-digit barcode system used contains: - **First 6 digits:** PLU number (product line identifier) - **Next 5 digits:** Weight or piece quantity - **Last 6 digits:** Use-by date ## Additional Labeling Vendors maintain SKU-specific packaging with separate labels for ingredients, nutritional information, and manufacturing details. These are typically either vinyl transparent labels or direct package printing. ## Competitor Practices Other vendors like Fipola and TenderCuts use similar grocery-style labeling with exact weights, though pricing at checkout often follows rounded figures rather than exact weight-based pricing. ## Business Insights Online meat delivery margins are extremely thin at 5-6%. Recommended efficiency improvements include: - Transitioning from double to single plastic labeling to reduce costs - Implementing variable pricing based on actual weight - Enhancing inventory audits to reduce shrinkage For more information about optimizing your meat delivery operations, contact us at or +91 74119 67890.