Specifications

How Do Sensormatic Source Tagging Solutions Work?
Source tagging is the application of EAS anti-theft tags during the manufacturing or packaging process for truly in-store,
floor-ready goods.
Applying tags during these production stages gives manufacturers the flexibility to put the tags not only outside the
product or package, as in-store labeling typically would, but also inside the product or package to improve aesthetics
and security.
The EAS labels used for source tagging by more leading retailers than any other are the
Sensormatic Ultra•Max family
of Ultra•Strip
®
labels. Their acousto-magnetic technology works with foils and metals, has a small label footprint, is
reliably deactivated, and can be reactivated when needed, in cases of customer returns. Plus, they can be applied at the
industry’s highest automation speeds to a much wider range of goods than in-store labeling allows.
Available in sheet and roll formats,
Ultra•Strip labels can be applied manually, by tabletop application, or by automated
application. Since high speed application of anti-theft labels can be applied much more efficiently than in-store labeling,
products can get to the selling floor faster. This can boost inventory turns and cut store labor costs. Floor-ready goods
also expand open merchandising opportunities, even in high-traffic areas. And, with floor ready products, employees
can focus on serving customers better.
Source tagging can place labels on products and packaging more precisely than in-store efforts, so important product
information can stay visible and tagging compliance can be more consistent. This will help improve chances customers
will buy a product, and ensure faster and more consistent deactivation at checkout.
Source tagging can also be incorporated into Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processes. With accurate shelf inventory
data, manufacturers can keep retailers fully supplied and reduce sales lost to out-of-stock situations. This can give many
manufacturers a competitive advantage among key retailers. And once goods are source-tagged, manufacturers can
reduce theft in their own facilities by using EAS detectors.
Rev. 10/04