Warehouse Labels
Save Time. Reduce Errors. Improve Flow.
- Improve scan accuracy
- Reduce time spent searching for locations
- Support faster picking and put-away
- Improve inventory control
- Reduce operator confusion
- Create a cleaner, more professional warehouse layout
- Support WMS and inventory system accuracy
Custom Warehouse Rack Label Design
- Pallet rack beams
- Shuttle rack systems
- Multi-level rack locations
- FIFO / Live storage areas
- Tunnel bay locations
- Bulk storage areas
- Cantilever racks
- Cold storage and freezer environments
- Vertical rack totems
- Drive-in racks
- Shelving and small-parts picking locations
Designed for Scanning
A rack label should not only look good. It needs to work. We prevent common planning errors
- Barcode size that is too small
- Poor contrast between the barcode and background
- Improper barcode proportions
- Damaged or unsuitable label material
- Confusing label layouts
- Poor use of color
- Labels placed where scanners cannot easily read them
Color-Coded Rack Labels
- Multi-level pallet rack systems
- Order picking locations
- Large distribution centers
- Facilities with many similar-looking aisles
- Training new warehouse employees
- Improving visual organization
Durable Materials Built for Warehouse Conditions
Warehouse labels need to stand up to real-world use. Forklift traffic, abrasion, dust, moisture, cold temperatures, cleaning, and daily handling can all shorten the life of a poorly made label.
ParCode offers durable material options suited for your environment, including laminated polyester and removable materials.
Many of our rack labels are finished with a protective laminate to help preserve barcode readability, abrasion resistance, and maintain a clean professional appearance over time.
Abrasion Resistant
Moisture Resistant
Cold Storage Ready
Chemical Resistant
UV & Fade Resistant
Long-Lasting Adhesives
Labels for Shelving and Picking Locations
Order picking areas often have limited space and a higher risk of scanning errors. ParCode designs location labels optimized for bin locations, shelf locations, carton flow racks, small-parts storage, pick modules, drawer systems, voice-picking check digits, finger-scanner applications, and both sequential and partial-picking operations. Our labeling solutions help improve accuracy, increase productivity, and support efficient order fulfillment.
Vertical Storage and Specialty Systems
Modern warehouses often combine traditional pallet racking with advanced vertical storage systems such as lift modules, carousels, and ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems). ParCode designs and produces custom location labels for vertical storage equipment, trays, crates, drawers, totes, and other specialty storage systems to help maximize accuracy, efficiency, and inventory control throughout your operation.
Layouts Built Around Your WMS
The best warehouse label design starts with understanding your location structure. We can help turn your WMS location data into labels that are easy to install and easy to use.
We can also help sequence your labels in a way that supports efficient installation, saving time during rollout and reducing confusion in the field.
- Aisle
- Level
- Shelf
- Zone
- Barcode Value
- Directional Arrows
- Bay
- Position
- Bin
- Check Digit
- Human-Readable Code
Horizontal, Vertical, and Multi-Level Rack Labels
Custom directional labels
Print Your Own or Let ParCode Produce Them
Some operations prefer to print simple labels in-house. Others need professionally produced labels that are more durable, more consistent, and better suited for long-term warehouse use.
For critical warehouse rack labeling projects, professionally printed labels often provide:
Better barcode quality
Cleaner presentation
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Warehouse Barcode Labels
Warehouse barcode labels are identification labels used to mark rack locations, pallet positions, aisles, shelves, doors, bins, and other storage locations throughout a warehouse or distribution center. They help employees and scanning systems accurately identify inventory locations, improving efficiency and reducing errors.
Warehouse barcode labels help organizations:
- Improve inventory accuracy
- Reduce picking and put-away errors
- Speed up receiving and shipping processes
- Improve employee productivity
- Support warehouse management systems (WMS)
- Simplify employee training
- Improve audit and cycle count accuracy
A properly designed labeling system helps ensure that every location can be quickly identified and scanned.
Warehouse barcode labels can include:
- Location numbers
- Barcodes
- QR Codes
- Check digits
- Human-readable text
- Aisle, bay, level, and position information
- Color coding
- Directional arrows
- Company logos
- Custom identifiers
Par Code can customize labels to match your facility’s naming convention and WMS requirements.
Warehouse labels can be produced using a variety of barcode symbologies, including:
- Code 128
- Code 39
- Interleaved 2 of 5
- GS1-128
- QR Codes
- Data Matrix Codes
Our team can recommend the best barcode type based on your scanning equipment and software requirements.
Common warehouse label types include:
- Rack beam labels
- Vertical rack labels
- Upright labels
- Hanging aisle signs
- Floor labels
- Shelf labels
- Pallet position labels
- Freezer-grade labels
- Reflective long-range scan labels
- Dock door labels
- Safety and identification signage
Each solution can be customized to fit your facility and scanning requirements.
Yes. Color coding is often used to help employees quickly identify:
- Product categories
- Warehouse zones
- Temperature-controlled areas
- Pick paths
- Storage areas
- Different departments
Color-coded labels can improve visual recognition and reduce operational errors.
Warehouse barcode labels are available in a variety of durable materials, including:
- Industrial polyester
- Reflective materials
- Freezer-grade materials
- Magnetic labels
- Floor label constructions
- UV-resistant materials
- Chemical-resistant materials
Material selection depends on the environment, scanning distance, and expected lifespan of the label.
Yes. Specialized freezer-grade materials and adhesives are available for cold storage, refrigerated warehouses, and freezer environments. These materials are designed to remain adhered and scannable in low-temperature conditions.
The lifespan of a warehouse barcode label depends on the environment and material selection. High-quality industrial labels can remain legible and scannable for many years, even in demanding warehouse environments that involve forklift traffic, dust, abrasion, and temperature fluctuations.
Yes. Par Code can organize and sequence label data to match your installation flow, making deployment faster and more efficient. Labels can be packaged and supplied in a logical application order to help reduce installation time and minimize errors during implementation.
In most cases, yes. Warehouse barcode labels can be designed to support virtually any Warehouse Management System (WMS), ERP system, or inventory control platform. Our team works with customers to ensure barcode formats, numbering conventions, and label layouts align with system requirements.
Scanning distance depends on barcode size, label design, scanner type, and material selection. Labels can be designed for:
- Close-range handheld scanning
- Forklift-mounted scanners
- Long-range scanning applications
- High-bay warehouse environments
Par Code can recommend barcode sizes and materials based on your specific scanning requirements.
The best warehouse labeling solution depends on:
- Rack configuration
- Scanning equipment
- WMS requirements
- Viewing distance
- Environmental conditions
- Installation method
Our team can help evaluate your facility and recommend the most effective labeling system for your operation.
Whether you’re labeling a new distribution center, expanding an existing warehouse, or replacing damaged labels, Par Code can help design a durable, easy-to-scan labeling system tailored to your operation. With over 40 years of experience and millions of labels produced, we help warehouses improve accuracy, efficiency, and long-term performance.
Questions About Warehouse Rack Labels?
Not sure which label format is best for your warehouse? ParCode can help you choose the right material, size, barcode format, color
systems, and layout for your application. Whether you are labeling a new facility, replacing rack labels, preparing for a WMS, or improving an existing location system, we can help you create a labeling solution that is durable, organized, and built to support your operation for years to come.
