Inventory Barcode Labels

Code 128 and QR codes are widely regarded as the best barcodes for inventory management. Code 128 encodes alphanumeric data efficiently for shelf and rack labels, while QR codes store larger data sets including URLs and serial numbers. LabelTac® printers support both formats, allowing you to choose the barcode type that best fits your warehouse management system.

Yes, barcodes are one of the most effective tools for inventory management. They enable fast, accurate scanning to track stock levels, asset locations, and movement through a facility. Shield and Supply's industrial barcode labels are designed to withstand warehouse environments, remaining scannable and legible for 5–10 years even under exposure to chemicals, solvents, and heavy traffic.

Making inventory labels is straightforward with a LabelTac® printer and LabelSuite™ software. Open the software, select an inventory or barcode label template, input your product names, SKUs, or location codes, and customize the size and color. Load a vinyl supply roll into the printer and print durable, professional labels on demand — no outside printing service required.

Shield and Supply offers a wide range of label materials including standard vinyl, reflective, magnetic, glow-in-the-dark, high-temperature, dry erase, repositionable, and metallic options. Vinyl supply rolls are available in widths from 0.5" to 4" and over 16 color options, ensuring the right label for every inventory tracking and warehouse identification application.

Yes. Shield and Supply's inventory barcode labels are made from industrial-grade, weatherproof vinyl rated for 5–10 years of indoor and outdoor use. They are scratch-resistant and chemical-resistant, capable of withstanding forklift traffic, solvents, moisture, and extreme temperatures — making them well-suited for demanding warehouse, manufacturing, and distribution center environments.

No special third-party software is required. Every LabelTac® printer from Shield and Supply includes the free LabelSuite™ Design and Print Software, which features built-in barcode and QR code generation tools, pre-loaded label templates, and easy data entry fields. Technical support is also available via phone, email, or live chat to help you get started quickly.