Why Shipping Labels are Important
Every package or shipment requires a shipping label but what exactly is a shipping label and how does it work? Shipping labels are important to inbound and outbound logistics as they are the identifiers of tracking information that ensures packages are shipped and delivered to the right customer and location. When they are incorrectly created or affixed to a package, it can cause multiple issues such as shipping delays and lost packages and a ll of this can lead to irate customers. Customers also must refer to shipping labels when tracking their orders or in some cases, when making returns. In brief, the shipping label is the most important part of the packaging process. Without this, packages can go off the rails in more ways than one. Many third-party logistics companies opt for pre-labeling for package pickup, although UPS offers you the option to schedule a pickup without labels. However, when working in a warehouse, the longer a package moves without an identifying labe...