It is often easier for companies which ship smaller amounts of larger items to keep track of their goods. These businesses often use barcode labels in their warehouses and storage depots to monitor and record what goes out and what comes in. This way, any missing or misplaced items can be tracked, whether in transit or still in the warehouse.
Companies with smaller items to keep track of, however, face greater problems with keeping track of all goods. Take the example of a stationery company which ships orders of pencils, paper clips, paper packs and other stationery items. Keeping tabs on every order, down to the last tiny item, can be an enormous and time-consuming challenge for delivery and warehouse managers. This is where barcode labels can be a massive help.
Barcode labels can be applied to packs of items or whole pallets or shipping containers. The information contained in these barcodes can be altered or changed using an electronic system and computer software, so you can keep track of items down to the very last paperclip. This can save you a huge amount of time when it comes to inventory management, as well as helping your company to take a super-organised approach to shipping large amounts of small items.