That's what the insiders tell me.
Apparently?
Who are these insiders you are relying on?That's what the insiders tell me.
Who are these insiders you are relying on?
Oh.People who sell film primarily.
But the other parts of the process - the parts that get product from Building 38 out into the end user`s hands - they were completely disrupted.
Part of this problem is the "just in time" logistics that has been a part of "lean" manufacturing for a while now. Works great until there's a snag in the system. Then it all goes to hell.I don't doubt your word on this in the least.
This is one of the biggest problems with economic shortages right now everywhere. From film (Fuji can't get a chemical reliably to my local never knowing when they will get stock) to consumer goods at retail. Even food where the grocery store can't keep meat in stock has followed this. Even things like bacon or pork chops last year while domestic pork belly prices were extremely low and farmers couldn't sell their hogs. The issues were all around processing and transport, the multiple steps between the farmer and the grocer.
Right now logistics is like a heavily traveled freeway. It's all fine when things are moving, but if someone slams on their brakes there will be a ripple that travels back up the freeway of everyone else having to hit their brakes in response. Half an hour later and 5 miles up the freeway people are still seeing surging traffic even when the guy who had originally stopped is long gone.
Part of this problem is the "just in time" logistics that has been a part of "lean" manufacturing for a while now. Works great until there's a snag in the system. Then it all goes to hell.
this isn't true. they don't make a new bar code every batch of film, but they do go in the computer and adjust the price for the filmApparently, it is part of the UPC/serial number.
this isn't true. they don't make a new bar code every batch of film, but they do go in the computer and adjust the price for the film
so when they scan the bar code the right price pops up and it edits and tracks inventory so when the "par" is reached the buyer knows when to buy more film/product.
the thing is its NOT done.
the batch numbers are stamped on film boxes not associated with UPC symbols.Of course it is. They have to track the batches for quality control purposes.
the batch numbers are stamped on film boxes not associated with UPC symbols.
you might want to talk to you official source because maybe you misunderstood him/her/them.
I spoke with someone this afternoon and that is what I was told. I was also told "they don't change the upc symbol for every batch of film, its been the same for as long as as I have been working here..."
The UPC code is printed when the box is printed, usually in larger quantities than the film and at a totally different time and facility. It is only when the film is put in the package that an expiration date is imprinted--you can see it is not done on the same equipment as the rest of the label.They don't use the UPC code for batch tracking, because UPCs and related bar codes are assigned by third parties, and changes require changes in SKU numbers and catalogue entries.
Film manufactures do print batch numbers on packaging and, at least in the case of Kodak and 120 film, in little tiny numbers near frame number 11 on the rebate of the film.
too bad PE isn't here, he'd clear up this whole mess!In addition, I'm not sure whether the batch number refers to the coating, the master roll, or the confectioning.
All three are possible, but I don't think there are a lot of still film master rolls being prepared any more with multiple master rolls being made from a single set of coating runs. The days when Kodak made 70 master stock rolls of Kodacolor each and every day (enough for 3.5 million spools!) are long gone!
Actually, Bob Shanebrook aka laser is here and, as the author of "Making Kodak Film" would be even bettertoo bad PE isn't here, he'd clear up this whole mess!
The prices for just about everything is going up because of the COVID supply problems. After things smooth out, most prices will slowly drop back. Keep shooting film to stay busy.
in Canada and the USA the situation is the same.
I haven't looked carefully at the boxes recently. I just glance at the flap to note the expiration date.I don't shoot a lot of 35mm, even less Kodak 35mm. Ilford 35 has some sort of bar code running along the bottom edge, I wonder what that contains and if Kodak does the same?
I don't shoot a lot of 35mm, even less Kodak 35mm. Ilford 35 has some sort of bar code running along the bottom edge, I wonder what that contains and if Kodak does the same?
This is on the film.I haven't looked carefully at the boxes recently. I just glance at the flap to note the expiration date.
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