It’s standard practice in modern warehousing to label every storage location to ensure fast, reliable identification. But what happens when areas of the warehouse are temporarily taken out of service?
That was the challenge facing one of Germany’s leading bicycle manufacturers. As the business prepared to bring a new warehouse into operation – with over 30,000 racking locations – it needed a way to mark 5,000 of those locations as “temporarily blocked” until they were required.
The solution had to be quick, clear, cost-effective, and above all, flexible enough for the team to update manually, without the need for complex relabelling.
The solution: Drytack – reusable labels for temporary use
The manufacturer had been working with Inotec since 2022, successfully completing two warehouse labelling projects. For this third application, Inotec recommended its innovative Drytack label – a reusable, residue-free label that adheres antistatically to smooth surfaces, making it ideal for temporary marking in logistics environments.
Drytack labels were applied directly over the existing location barcodes on the warehouse racking. This ensured that the blocked locations could not be accidentally scanned while still allowing the customer to uncover the original barcode easily once the location was ready for use.
Because Drytack is reusable, the team can remove and reapply the labels multiple times, providing a fast and sustainable solution for managing changes within the warehouse.
Key benefits
•Clear visual communication: Staff can instantly recognise blocked bays
•Error prevention: Covered barcodes eliminate accidental scans
•Flexible: Locations can be released at any time by simply removing the label
•Reusable: Labels leave no residue and can be reapplied repeatedly
•Sustainable: Reduces waste and avoids the need for printing new labels
A versatile product for warehouse operations
Drytack labels can be supplied blank on rolls for manual application, printed with custom messages, or provided for on-site thermal transfer printing. The labels work on flat, curved or even angled surfaces, and can be used indoors or outdoors (subject to the variant selected). Application is quick and easy (as long as the temperature is above 15°C) and the label’s rounded corners make removal simple and clean.
The result: More control, less disruption
The manufacturer now benefits from an adaptable, efficient way to manage blocked locations, improving both visual communication and warehouse safety. Drytack helps avoid scanning errors, speeds up manual handling, and provides a future-proof solution that saves time and reduces material usage.
“Inotec showed us a simple yet highly effective solution for blocking our racking locations. Drytack is easy to use, and its reusability adds a sustainable touch to our logistics processes.” – Production Manager, Leading German Bicycle Manufacturer.
For more information on Drytack or other smart labelling solutions, please contact Inotec UK on 01482 654466 or info@inotec.co.uk.
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