Verifying the Label:
Freedom will verify the barcodes on the label using a bar code verifier for all 1D codes and the PDF 417 code per the Ford Label Quality Specification standard.

Freedom will insure:

• Correct size per Ford standards.
• Correct font size is used in all text fields.
• Proper aspect ratio is used in PDF417 bar code.
• Proper number of rows and columns are included in the PDF417 code.
• Correct placement of the bar code codes on the label.

Validation of Data:

• Freedom will validate that all the PDF417 label data is per Ford and AIAG standards.
• Freedom will validate that all data in 1D codes are correct per Ford standard.

Label Certification:

• Validation passes: Supplier receives a letter of compliance.
• Validation fails: Supplier receives a letter of non-compliance, recommendations to correct the areas of failure and a resubmission order form to submit new label to Freedom Technologies.

Database:

• Freedom will maintain a Ford Supplier Shipping Label database for each supplier.
• A copy of each suppliers label will be secured and saved in the file.
• Freedom will alert all suppliers when annual re-certification is due.

Services:

• Freedom can assist suppliers in correcting deficiencies in label requirements at an additional charge.
• Standard turn around time is within two weeks.
• Expedited services are available at $75 per label, call for details.

Recommendation:

• Freedom Technologies also recommends that label certification be obtained for every supplier printer that could print a Ford label to assure that the correct quality guidelines are adhered to.
• Once your label design has passed certification based on the standards set forth, we cannot guarantee future labels will be within specification. A regular maintenance program should be adhered to for all bar code and printing equipment.