What we label
Products without a manufacturer barcode, or with a code that does not match your item master, get an internal label. This is common with imported goods whose original codes are not registered in the local system, and with items repacked or split in the warehouse. Racks, shelves, bins and floor locations get location labels so that every scan records not only what was counted but also where. Fixed assets get durable tags that survive cleaning and daily use.
- Goods and packaging units without usable barcodes
- Rack, shelf, bin and floor locations
- Pallets and bulk storage areas
- Equipment, vehicles, IT and furniture
Designing a labelling scheme that works
Before printing anything, we agree the coding logic with you: how location codes are built (for example zone, aisle, rack, level, position), which symbology is used, what human-readable text appears under the code and how labels relate to your ERP, 1C or WMS records. A consistent scheme makes the warehouse easier to navigate and prevents duplicate codes.
We also choose label material for the conditions: standard paper labels for dry indoor storage, synthetic or laminated labels for cold rooms and outdoor yards, and tamper-evident tags for assets.
Applying and verifying labels
Labels are applied in a set position for each type of item or location, at a height that a scanner can reach. After application, every label is test-scanned and checked against the data file. Labels that do not scan, are duplicated or point to the wrong record are corrected on the spot.
For large sites we work zone by zone, so labelling can continue while the rest of the warehouse operates normally. We leave you a master file of all codes issued and a short guide on reprinting and replacing damaged labels.
How labelling supports accurate inventory
Well-labelled stock and locations reduce picking mistakes, make physical counts faster and allow true location-level accuracy. Combined with our physical inventory count or cycle counting programme, labelling turns stocktaking from a manual search into a structured scan of known places.
Common mistakes we help you avoid include labels placed where forklifts or pallets rub them off, codes printed too small for the scanner distance, two racks sharing the same location code, and labels issued without being added to the system. Each of these creates errors that only appear later, during a count or a busy picking shift, when they are much harder to fix.
What you receive
- Agreed coding scheme for items, locations and assets
- Printed labels in materials suited to each storage condition
- Labels applied and test-scanned on site
- Master file of all issued codes for your ERP, 1C or WMS
- Short guide on replacing and reprinting labels
Common questions
Can you use our existing barcodes?
Yes. Where your item or location codes already work, we keep them and only label what is missing, damaged or duplicated.
Do you use barcodes or QR codes?
Both are possible. Linear barcodes are common for goods and locations, while QR codes can hold more data and suit assets. We recommend based on your scanners and system.
Can labelling be done before a count?
Yes, and it is often the best order. Labelling first makes the count faster and the results tied to exact locations.