TL Ashford Provides pre-Designed Automotive Industry Labels
Yes. The General Motors (GM) 1724-A label specification is part of the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) labeling standard that outlines specific requirements for labeling used in the automotive supply chain. The 1724-A specifications are proprietary to General Motors to meet the AIAG’s B-16 guidelines. Other automotive manufacturers may use similar formats as part of the automotive supply chain. In addition to 1724-A, the standard also includes 1724-B and 1724-C. It ensures consistency, accuracy, and traceability in the identification of parts, shipments, and other supply chain elements.
To meet AIAG standards, including GM 1724-A, there are two ways TL Ashford makes it easy.
- We have a library of pre-designed label templates to meet AIAG standards for 150+ companies in the automotive supply chain. We provide the label templates to you at no charge under our Software Maintenance Program.
- Easy Customization – Barcode400’s Label Designer makes it easy to plug in your company’s information and your data. Our support team is always happy to assist you.
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More about GM 1724-A
General Motors developed the 1724-A, 1724-B (Mixed Load) and 1724-C (Master Load) to standardize part labeling and traceability across all their vendors. It helps reduce error, streamlines supply chain operations, and ensures their vendors meet their manufacturing location needs.
Key Components
- Specifies dimensions and placement of information on the label to ensure compatibility with automated systems like scanners and printers.
Details the use of barcodes, including symbology (e.g. Code128, PDF-417 or Datamatrix), symbol dimensions and print quality for proper scanning. - Details the use of barcodes, including symbology (e.g. Code128, PDF-417 or Data Matrix), symbol dimensions and print quality for proper scanning.
