The Importance of Warehouse Labels for Your E-Commerce Products

When you receive a package, what’s the one thing that stands out the most on the outside of the box? The label, of course! When it comes to e-commerce fulfillment, warehouse labels are king. While that may sound like an absurd statement, it’s true; without proper shipping and warehouse labels, the supply chain would disastrously fall apart.

But why exactly are warehouse labels so important? Let’s dive in deeper to find out more.

Types of Warehouse Labels

Before we discuss the benefits of labels, let’s go over the different types of warehouse labels that are found in cold storage warehouses such as the many Forte Frozen locations. Some of the most common labels include:

•Rack Labels: When you visit a warehouse, you’re most likely going to see rack labels on the boxes being stored. That’s because these are perhaps the most common type of warehouse label. These labels are used as an identification marker for the purposes of storing, inventory, and shipping. Easily customizable, rack labels are used to ensure an efficient workflow in the warehouse. 

•Floor Labels: If your e-commerce warehouse has multiple rooms, then your products may have floor labels. These types of warehouse labels come in a large variety of shapes and sizes, and are easily customizable for your warehouse’s needs. Floor labels are typically designed to prevent damage from wear and tear so that your products don’t get lost. 

•Aisle Labels: Aisle labels are high visibility labels that come in a variety of easy-to-see colors, which are meant to serve as warnings, directions, or safety indicators. These types of labels also help warehouse staff locate products in an efficient manner. 

Benefits of Using Warehouse Labels

As we mentioned above, there are plenty of benefits to using warehouse labels, and they’re more important than you may think. For one, these labels are very important for the e-commerce fulfillment process, and for getting the right products to your customers.

Warehouse Organization

The whole point of labels is to keep things organized. Think about it - without labels, how would warehouse employees know where to store an item, and where to look for it in the system later? How would warehouse staff know which company’s products they’re storing and pulling? Labels are instrumental in keeping the warehouse organized so that staff members can do their job easily and efficiently.

Accurate Inventory

The labels we use in our Forte Frozen warehouses make it easy for businesses to track inventory through our cloud-based inventory management system. This is beneficial for both the warehouse staff and the business owners because it allows the staff to easily track, find, and ship out products. On the other hand, business owners can easily access their inventory from a mobile device to see how much of certain products are still in the warehouse, and how many have sold, providing insight on how they should proceed with their e-commerce needs. Having an accurate inventory and the ability to access it is a way to prevent a company from losing money due to misplaced products and inventory errors.

Have questions about our e-commerce fulfillment services and cold storage solutions? Contact Forte Frozen today! Also, be sure to check out our blog to learn more about what we have to offer.