Warehouse technology
Freight, product, shelf, serial and batch labels all do different jobs.
Choose the label size, material and printing method based on where it will be used and how long it must last.
Freight labels
A 100 x 150 mm label, approximately 4 x 6 inches, is a common freight format. It isn’t universal. Carriers and services can require different sizes, layouts, barcodes and document sections.
- Use the label format generated for the selected carrier and service
- Keep barcodes clear and flat
- Do not cover barcodes with reflective tape
- Place labels where they are visible and unlikely to fold around an edge
- Remove or cover old freight labels when reusing cartons
Warehouse location labels
- Shelf, bay and bin labels need to remain readable
- Use large human-readable text as well as a barcode
- Choose durable material for high-contact or long-life locations
- Keep the location naming scheme simple and consistent
Product and identification labels
- Product code and barcode
- Serial number
- Batch or lot
- Manufacture or expiry date
- Pallet or carton identifier
- Internal movement or picking label
Short-life versus long-life labels
A freight label may only need to survive several days. A shelf, serial or compliance label may need to remain readable for years. Label material, adhesive and printing method should match the job.
Print the right label for the job
Tall Emu can generate shipment and warehouse information while the label format matches the process.
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