Efficient signs in warehouses are one of the most crucial parts to making any warehouse functioning. There are three primary functions that warehouse signs have:
- They help with safety
- Direct forklifts operators and trucks to the merchandise and doors easily
- They help to enhance the efficiency of operations and inventory management in the warehouse
Here Are Four Types of Warehouse Signs
Warehouse signs can be made with different materials that all depend on where the sign is being placed. They include:
(1) Dock Signs
Dock signs and dock door numbers are vital parts of running a warehouse efficiently. They help maintain the speed of the outbound and inbound deliveries. And they also help with faster pickups and handling shipments. Dock signs can be numbers and/or text-based, but to make it more efficient, they are usually numbered.
(2) Safety Signs
These types of signs are inevitably an essential requirement in any warehouse. There are usually to warn employees and any visitors regarding any danger in various areas of the warehouse.
(3) Shelves and (4) Aisles Signs
These are significant types of warehouse signs. They help direct all the traffic for pickups to send out shipments in a more efficient manner. Aisles are usually labeled, along with the individual shelves, so that the warehouse operations can run smoothly and find items without interruptions.
There are various materials used for warehouse signs and dock door numbers. The most commonly used materials are aluminum, flat magnet, PVC, commercial coroplast, and adhesive-backed vinyl. The selection usually depends on the thickness of the material needed for the surface on which it will be put up. When picking a sign company, make sure that they offer a variety of materials and designs.
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