The Complete Handbook of Shipping Tags
A Practical Reference for Buyers, Users, and Resellers of Shipping Tags
by Alumigogo Books
non-fiction
From paper stock to GS1-128 barcodes, this is the complete, practical reference for anyone who buys, prints, or uses shipping tags.
About this book
Shipping tags are a small but vital component of the logistics chain. A torn tag, an illegible barcode, or an incorrect chemical label can delay an entire shipment, create extra work for receiving staff, or even trigger regulatory fines. This handbook provides a thorough and straightforward examination of shipping tags, explaining how they are made, how they are specified, and how to put them to their best use in any operational context.
Reader Reviews
Steven Davis
★★★★★I work in receiving for a mid-sized parts distributor, so I deal with tags that are mostly detached or unreadable. I bought this mostly to justify my gut feelings to my boss, but it actually gave me the spec sheet to argue for better tags. The chapter on understanding tag materials made something click for me. It doesn't read like a marketing pamphlet, it reads like an engineering reference. I've already cited it twice in our internal procedures. My only regret is that it didn't mention a few more obscure brands, but the principles are solid enough that it doesn't matter.
Anna Miller
★★★★★I'm a crafter who sells on Etsy, and while I don't run a warehouse, I hate it when an order gets delayed by USPS because my tag fell off or the print faded. This book was actually a lifesaver. The section on choosing the right tag for the environment (humidity, cold trucks, etc.) fixed a recurring issue I had with holiday orders going out in winter. It's thorough and doesn't talk down to you. I skipped the business chapters initially, but even those had useful tips about buying in bulk. It's the kind of book you keep on the shelf next to your label printer.