When your warehouse or stockroom is under pressure, your logical use of stock identifiers and label markers can make a significant difference. We show how staff and scanners need clear directions, to get productivity on the up.
There’s a famous saying that: “For every minute spent organising, an hour is earned.”
Anyone responsible for logistics, fulfilment and stock control is likely to agree with this. Especially in peak periods, such as the run-up to Christmas.
The perils of a poorly tagging layouts
For all the modern technology now used in inventory control systems, the simple process of organising shelves is still pivotal.
If your scanners and staff can’t find what they need quickly, vital time is lost and you could have a confused and disenfranchised team. Picking the wrong item has a ripple effect down the line too, tripping up more of your processes.
Or worst still, an incorrect item is sent out to a customer, ticking them off
Also, if your shelving markers are not thoroughly controlled and crystal clear, the incoming stock gets placed incorrectly, creating even more potential for lost time and errors.
Labelling systems can also help you manage warehouse shelving space effectively, and assist with stock level monitoring.
You can see how incredibly important labelling is in warehouses. Stock identifiers and label markers make sense of all the time you have invested in creating your logical and seamless inventory system.
What to look for in stock identifiers and label markers
Have you also noticed how diverse and versatile warehouse efficiency solutions are these days? Manufacturers of stock identifiers and label markers have kept up with changing preferences and the march of technology.
This means we can fulfil any need for highly visible and bespoke stock markers, of all shapes, sizes and fixing methods.
Also, your stock organisation is a journey, not a destination Which is why we keep the unit cost of labels and signs for warehouses as low as possible.
However, you need to know that your labelling systems are robust enough to be constant ‘beacons’. Your primary stock identifiers need to be scratch resistant and able to stand up to heat, moisture and time, for example. You may even need weather-resistant labelling systems for outdoor racking.
What about bespoke label markers?
Many businesses need to switch out label markers frequently using their own company-specific coding. This maintains accuracy and reduces time lost trying to tally items to your database.
Constant change demands that you find a supplier of labels printed with the codes or alphanumerical characters that match your individual control system.
Which is a priority we help you to ‘stick to’, with our bespoke services.
Using our one-stop-shop for safety signs, document holders and stock labelling systems keeps your warehouse communications inline with all organisational needs
Different ways to flag pallets and identify stock
What sort of methods do you use, to place, pick or pull products on shelving, or to identify pallets? Efficient order fulfilment and inventory placement often rely on having more than one way that staff and technology can locate items with ease.
So, commercial markers come in many forms these days. Slide them into strips, fasten them around pallet legs, fix them onto metal hanging tri-signs, adhere them to racking using magnetic force, or tie or stick them to shelving and pallets.
One of our biggest sellers is Identification Ring Tag Hanging Plates, particularly as they can be installed on outdoor cages and bays, as well as indoor aisles.
Equally popular is our water, oil and grease resistant adjustable-fit pallet markers. They can be slotted into place in seconds and stand out brilliantly on the corner upright of a Euro Pallet.
Another example of a simple but clever inventory labelling tool is our Stock Indicator Wheels. Available in three designs, they create an unmissable traffic light system to support warehouse efficiency.
The ticket holders and inserts we supply include self-adhesive, magnetic and shelving clip versions. Another way we provide all you need for a contemporary warehouse and stockroom.
Locating your best locational tools
We have only mentioned a few of our stock identifiers, label markers and warehouse signage options in this guide.
To discuss the ideal locational and stock control markers for your set up – and to create tailored solutions – give us a call. Act soon though, if you want organisational efficiency to point to success during this busy period ahead