Akbarkod is located in Merter which is the important textile and garment center . Although company has been established in 2011, partners of the company have an experience in textile and garment accessories market more than 20 years. Thanks to this experience, Akbarkod made quick but healthy progress in a short time.
Mr.İsmail Ali Şahin who is the company share holder has started to his speech as following “We have started activities first supplying barcode related supplies, hardware and offering technical service to garment manufacturers. Supplies were mainly Pes satin, taffeta, over dye and non-woven care labels, printed and blank roll paper labels , thermal transfer ribbons, barcode printers, readers and hand held terminals. In accordance with the company philosophy, product range always is being shaped according to the principle of “cheap is always expensive, follow quality “. Because of this, cooperation with main and trustable suppliers became indispensable company policy.
He has also added that as Akbarkod always in pursuance of innovations and total quality and has realized the importance of offering “complete barcode system solutions “ to the mainly ready to wear manufacturers and other manufacturers from cosmetics, shoe, home textile, automotive and chemics. What is the “ complete barcode solution “ It means offering consulting services , set up best software suits the needs of customer, solve software related problems , advise and install most proper hardware to support system and supply materials perfect in quality-price performance. Because of the “complete barcode solution principle”, Akbarkod has established software department with skilled team and became a main dealer of Bay-t Software which offers perfect solutions to accounting, warehouse monitoring, retail and sales management.
Mr. Şahin has emphasized the importance of having system by all companies to control all process. Transition to software is essential for all companies, no matter the company is small or big in size. Keeping the records with primitive methods results either loss of time or money. By having software; instant control and monitoring of stocks, sales, production, accountancy, human resources and customer relations become possible. In this way, companies are able to control both their costs and stocks, take inventory of their products, track their sales and make future planning. Akbarkod offers solutions to all these necessities with Bay-t Software. Akbarkod has also started to offer software for security systems to monitor activities in all computers are within company network.
Company continues to establish new cooperation with well-known global brands. In this context, Akbarkod has become registered dealer of Emax Labels Solutions which is the global producer of high quality and innovative self-adhesive , non-fray and non-adhesive labels for mattress, garment, carpet, home textile, sample booking , tyre and shoes. Emax also produces products with Oeko-Tex and colored over dye Pes taffeta for stone and enzyme wash care labels. Production of special colors of over dye care label fabrics is also possible according to the Pantone colors required by customers. Emax is expert in coating and adhesive. Thanks to this cooperation, Akbarkod has included different materials to its range. And started to supply to companies related to home textile. For example, Akbarkod has started to supply special textile self-adhesive papers to cartel manufacturers. This product is unique in the market and has gained high admired from the users.
Mr. İsmail Ali Şahin has continued his speech with the future plans of Akbarkod. He has told that their aim was to follow principle of sustainable development. Company aims long lasting existency in the market but by healthy growing.
Mr.Şahin said that “Being one of the leader suppliers of this market is our main target. We know very well that this is only possible with high quality service and follow new developments. We give importance to the brand registration and quality certificates to show our intent for being a company which is long lasting, gives good service and aims sustainable development. Therefore, we have first registered our company name and next have been granted with ISO Quality Management Certificate. We participate to all related sectoral fairs and invite our customers for visiting. We also fairs in abroad to see the latest developments.
Mr.Şahin has ended his words as following “We have achieved our goals rapidly that we have targeted when we have been established. Now, we plan to concentrate to develope CRM and MRP sections in software. We also desire to progress in the subject of computer networking. In consumables department, we will continue to supply high added-value products and get raise the awareness of our customers to use environment-friendly Oeko-Tex products. Technical service team will continue to assist to our customers in 7/24. Our team of 15 persons will always be ready to meet the demands of our customers with the principle of “ total quality in service “.