Well displayed warehouse signage is a critical element in any warehouse setup, guiding people through the facility and helping to keep the space well organized and safe.
There are different types of warehouse signage, the use of which will depend on the type of operation being carried out.
Below are seven types of warehouse signage that you may be interested in installing to optimize your business.
Serviap Logistics operates in Brazil, Mexico and the United States, supplying and installing warehouse signage, among a range of other services that also include the supply and installation of racking, floor signage and anti-collision barriers, among others.
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7 important types of warehouse signage
1) Aisle signage
Aisle signage is important to keep the area well organized, providing a guide for people to know exactly where items are located on the shelves.
This type of warehouse signage plays an important role in enabling picking line operators to perform their work effectively, as it is often based on a numbered or alphabetized system.
It can also be installed to specifically highlight certain items or types of goods stored in the area.
Aisle signage can come in a standardized format or can be designed and adapted to the needs of the warehouse, in the event that a basic numbering or labeling system is not fit for purpose.
2) Warehouse signage: signs at dock gates
In most warehouses, goods move in and out regularly, usually via large trucks, which means that a common feature of most warehouses is loading and unloading doors.
As such, another important type of warehouse signage is dock door signs, which are critical to keeping that flow of goods as well organized as possible.
Because it will not only help guide truck drivers to the correct gate, but will also allow the goods to be gathered near the appropriate dock door, to be loaded as soon as the truck is in place and empty.
As such, dock door signs play a crucial role in facilitating efficiency in any warehouse.
3) Safety signage in the warehouse
A major concern in the installation and operation of any warehouse is safety, which is as much about reducing the risks faced by people moving through the space as it is about keeping operations running smoothly and preventing the company from facing legal problems due to worker injuries.
Warehouse safety signs are an essential part of efforts to create a safe working environment, as they are used to clearly mark hazards, as well as emergency and fire exits.
This type of warehouse signage can take many forms, but is almost always brightly colored, so that it cannot escape the attention of people in the area.
Safety signage in warehouses may include:
- Emergency exit signs
- Signs indicating the location of fire extinguishers
- Signs indicating the location of first aid and other medical equipment
- Danger signs
- Authorized personnel only
- Signs indicating assembly areas in case of an emergency
4) Warehouse signage: load capacity signs
Load capacity signs are an essential addition to any warehouse signage system where racking or other equipment must support heavy loads.
As the name implies, load capacity signs clearly indicate how much weight something can be loaded without damaging it or jeopardizing its structural integrity.
As such, this type of warehouse signage is essential to prevent potential accidents due to falling objects and equipment failure, as well as to avoid unnecessary costs to the company.
Load capacity signs are usually brightly colored, placed where they can be easily seen and include a “maximum supported weight”.
5) Warehouse hanging signs
Hanging warehouse signs are typically hung from the warehouse ceiling with heavy-duty chains to prevent them from falling down and are used for a variety of purposes.
This can include indicating which products are stored in a particular aisle, making them a possible alternative or complement to the aisle signage discussed above.
It may also include marking of larger or general areas of the space, such as where returned goods or goods ready for loading are to be stored.
The adaptability and easy visibility of hanging signs make them a common and often important part of the warehouse signage system.
6) Warehouse barcode labels
Barcodes are used in many warehouses for easy inventory tracking. Barcodes are quickly scanned on handheld devices that, in turn, quickly upload the data to computers.
While barcodes are placed in a variety of locations, such as on shelves, at the end of aisles or on the merchandise itself, they can also be added to signs to increase their accessibility and visibility.
Note that a popular alternative to traditional barcodes are QR codes, whose use has increased because they can be Read more easily from any direction, as well as being able to store more information.
However, whether you use QR codes or barcodes, the principle of their attachment to the signs is the same, so this is another type of warehouse signage that you may be interested in installing.
7) Signage with logo
When used indoors, warehouse signage with a logo serves less practical or operational purposes than reinforcing the company’s image and contributing to the ambiance of the space.
This type of signage can also be used on the exterior of the building so that first-time visitors and passersby can easily identify the company.
This can be important to reinforce the company’s image in the eyes of the local community, just as it can be good for promoting the image among workers when used indoors.
Please note that if you plan to rebrand, this type of warehouse signage will need to be replaced.
Serviap Logistics supplies and installs warehouse signage
At Serviap Logistics we supply and install warehouse signage to help our customers bring the highest levels of security and organization to their facilities.
Warehouse signage is just one of the products and services we offer, along with shelving, collision protection, labels and floor markings. We also provide project management for warehouse installation, remodeling and relocation.
We are present in Brazil, Mexico and the United States, and some of the world’s largest companies are among our satisfied customers and partners, who come from a wide range of industries, including automotive, e-commerce and wholesale, among others.
We are committed to service excellence and meet the highest safety standards wherever we operate, such as OSHA certification in the United States.
If you want to operate a warehouse you can be proud of, contact us at to learn more about how we can help you.
