The world of labeling and artwork management is undergoing a major transformation. What Gartner has coined as the “Upgrade Cycle” in their recent supply chain packaging report represents a critical moment for businesses, especially in highly regulated industries, to re-evaluate and modernize their labeling and artwork management systems. The driver? A perfect storm of increasing regulatory complexity, mounting business risk, and rapid advancements in cloud and AI technologies.
At Kallik, we believe this isn’t just an upgrade cycle. It’s a wake-up call. And Veraciti™, our cloud-based, AI-powered labeling and artwork management platform, is built precisely for this moment.
The Upgrade Cycle: What’s Driving It?
Gartner highlights several key forces behind this shift, and all of them point to the need for modern, integrated, and intelligent platforms.
Tightening Regulations & Compliance Risk
With the recent EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and revised Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) laws, its clear now more than ever that the global regulatory landscape is in constant flux, and as a result, manual and fragmented labeling processes leave companies dangerously exposed. As Gartner warns, “Mismanaged labeling and artwork processes can lead to costly recalls and regulatory fines.” It’s crucial to be prepared to make mass changes to your labels at any moment
The solution? Centralized control, versioning, and automated workflows that ensure that changes can be made quickly and easily while remaining compliant, accurate, and audit-ready across global markets.
Cloud, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Are No Longer Optional
According to Gartner’s 2025 Top Trends Transforming Supply Chain Packaging Strategies, “By 2028, the label and artwork management market will be dominated by a small handful of vendors who have mastered cloud, machine learning and AI capabilities.”
By choosing a cloud-native platform that seamlessly integrates AI and machine learning, businesses can completely transform their process for the better. In the long run, businesses can expect to save hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars, as well as large reductions in production times.
Efficiency Is a Major Competitive Differentiator
Speed to market has never been more critical — and outdated systems are a bottleneck. Gartner emphasizes the business case for change: “Technologies and software suites in the labeling and artwork management market have rapidly advanced... enabling a robust ROI once fully implemented.”
By automating the creation, approval, and deployment of labels and artwork across product lines and geographies, businesses can slash time-to-market while reducing the risk of human error. That means faster launches, lower costs, and greater agility.
End-to-End Data Integrity & Traceability
Accurate, consistent labeling depends on more than just smart design tools — it demands integration with master data and product lifecycle systems. Veraciti™ connects the dots, ensuring traceability from source data through to final print, enhancing both compliance and quality control.
Why Choose Kallik And Why Now?
Gartner’s insights clearly show where the labeling and artwork management market is heading. Veraciti™ was built not just to keep up with trends, business targets and ever-changing regulations, but to lead. With one, single end-to-end platform, everything you need is in one place – all stored securely and reliably in the cloud, where it can be accessed from anywhere in the world. So that means, no need to manually install and update multiple pieces of software on your computer. We manage the updates on our end, using the extremely reliable AWS to prevent downtime and keep you working 24/7 no matter where you are in the world.
We specialize in serving complex, highly regulated sectors like pharmaceuticals, medical devices, chemicals, cosmetics, and manufacturing, where precision, traceability, and compliance are non-negotiable. With the power of automation and AI at your fingertips, Veraciti will significantly minimize manual input, not only making your labeling and artwork process more efficient, but also eliminating the risk of errors.
Veraciti™ is constantly evolving alongside the latest regulations, trends and technologies. Choosing Kallik today means staying ahead of what’s next, with a platform designed for long-term scalability and resilience.
The Bottom Line
The upgrade cycle is real, so don’t get left behind. Companies that hesitate to change risk falling behind, both in compliance and in competitiveness. As Gartner makes clear, the winners in labeling and artwork management will be those who act now and partner with vendors that have mastered the technologies shaping the future.
Your Partner for the Future
If you're ready to streamline your labeling processes, ensure global compliance, and future-proof your operations, let’s talk. Book a demo with our team today and see how Veraciti™ can transform your labeling and artwork management. Alternatively, speak to one of our experts on +44 (0) 1827 318100 or enquiries@kallik.com.