Lagerplatz-Etiketten
Also: Lagerplatzetiketten, Regalplatzetiketten, Stellplatzetiketten, Fachetiketten, Lagerplatzkennzeichnung, Stellplatzkennzeichnung, Lagerort-Etiketten, Lagorfachetiketten
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Storage location labels uniquely identify individual positions in a warehouse and contain barcodes, Data Matrix codes, or RFID transponders for machine-based capture. They are the physical foundation for error-free putaway, picking, and inventory counting within the warehouse management system.
Key facts
- Storage location labels link the physical storage position to its digital address in the WMS, making them a prerequisite for posting-reliable warehouse processes.
- Material, adhesive, and code size must be matched to the specific warehouse environment – there is no universal solution that fits all areas.
- A defined reprint process is essential to promptly replace outdated or illegible labels following relayouts or damage.
- Distinguishing between storage location labels and item or bin labels is essential for a conflict-free WMS configuration.
What are storage location labels?
Storage location labels are physical identification carriers that make every position in a warehouse – shelf compartment, floor area, pallet space, or bin slot – uniquely identifiable. They link the physical location to its digital representation in the warehouse management system (WMS) or ERP. Without readable, correctly positioned storage location labels, scanners and mobile devices cannot generate reliable postings, leading to stock discrepancies, search times, and inventory variances.
Typically, a storage location label contains the location ID in plain text along with a machine-readable code – most commonly a 1D barcode (e.g., Code 128), a 2D Data Matrix code, or a QR code. In environments with RFID infrastructure, transponders can also be integrated. The plain text serves as a fallback when a scanner is unavailable or as a visual reference for staff.
Practical requirements and selection criteria
The durability of a storage location label depends heavily on the warehouse environment. Cold storage and deep-freeze warehouses require different materials and adhesives than dusty high-bay warehouses or chemically exposed production storage areas. The following aspects should be considered when making your selection:
- Material and adhesive: Polyester or polypropylene labels are more resistant than paper; the adhesive must be suited to the surface (metal, plastic, concrete) and the ambient temperature.
- Scan distance and code size: High-bay warehouses require larger codes or reflectors so that forklift-mounted scanners can read them from several meters away.
- Printing method: Thermal transfer offers greater resistance to UV light and abrasion than direct thermal; color laser printing is used where particularly high-contrast codes are required.
- Mounting and positioning: Uniform mounting height and orientation reduce scan errors. Many operations define internal standards for this or follow the manufacturer recommendations of the scanners in use.
- Change management: During relayouts or expansions, labels must be reprinted and replaced quickly. A clear versioning process and a defined reprint procedure prevent outdated labels from remaining in operation.
Distinctions and related concepts
Storage location labels refer exclusively to storage positions – not to items, bins, or load carriers. These are identified by separate item, bin, or pallet labels. Confusing the two categories is a common planning error that leads to duplicate labeling or scan conflicts in the WMS. In automated warehouses such as high-bay storage systems or automated small-parts warehouses, fixed barcode readers often handle location identification, while manually operated areas use mobile scanners – both scenarios place different demands on code size, contrast, and protective lamination.
Related terms
- Artikelstammdaten
Item master data refers to the permanently valid base data of an item – such as dimensions, weight, packaging units, hazardous goods classification, and best-before date relevance. It forms the foundation for all logistical, procurement-related, and system-driven processes along the supply chain.
- Barcode
A barcode is a machine-readable optical code that represents information as a pattern of bars and spaces or as a two-dimensional matrix. It enables the automatic identification of items, load carriers, and documents along the entire supply chain.
- Barcodescanner
A barcode scanner is an optical reading device that captures printed barcodes and converts them into machine-readable data. It is used in intralogistics for the seamless identification of goods, load carriers, and storage locations.
- Beleglose Kommissionierung
Paperless picking refers to the assembly of orders in the warehouse without paper pick lists, where all instructions are transmitted digitally via terminals, displays, voice, or optical signals.
- Bestandsführung
Inventory management refers to the system-supported administration and continuous updating of all warehouse and material stocks within a company. It forms the basis for planning, procurement and accounting – and ensures that the book inventory and physical inventory are in agreement at all times.
- Chaotische Lagerhaltung
Chaotic storage is a warehousing principle in which items are not stored in fixed, pre-assigned locations, but are instead dynamically placed in any available, suitable slot in the warehouse. A warehouse management system handles the control and tracking of all storage locations.
- Charge
A batch is a uniquely identifiable quantity of products manufactured or processed under identical conditions. It forms the basis for traceability, quality control, and legally required recall processes throughout the entire supply chain.
- Data Matrix
Data Matrix is a two-dimensional barcode that stores significantly more information in a very small area than conventional 1D barcodes. Thanks to integrated error correction, it remains reliably readable even when partially damaged or soiled.