Modern Logistics Labels

Log One is label software that supports the design, generation, printing and archiving of logistics and trade labels. The system enables companies to create labels compliant with GS1 standards and manage the entire labeling process within one environment.

Log One helps reduce errors caused by manually re-entering data, using outdated templates and applying inconsistent labeling standards. It also helps lower the risk of complaints, delayed goods receipt or rejected deliveries caused by incorrect labels.

Log One is designed for manufacturing, retail and distribution companies, warehouses, logistics centers, as well as 3PL and 4PL operators. It is particularly well suited to organizations handling pallet shipments, working with retail chains or serving multiple customers with different labeling requirements.

Implementing label printing software is worth considering when a company generates large volumes of labels, handles multiple formats or needs to ensure compliance with GS1 standards and customer requirements. Log One is also useful when print data comes from ERP, WMS or other systems and should be transferred automatically.

Basic label design software usually focuses on creating and printing individual label designs. Log One additionally supports a logistics unit database, GS1 label validation, print history, integrations, batch printing and user access management.

A logistics label is a label applied to a unit intended for transport or storage, such as a pallet, carton or container. It contains data that enables the unit to be identified and handled efficiently throughout the supply chain.

Types of logistics labels can be distinguished by their purpose, including pallet labels, transport labels, shipping labels, warehouse labels and labels for outer packaging. In practice, companies also use GS1 logistics labels, transport labels and labels combining logistics and transport information.

A GS1 Logistic Label is used to uniquely identify logistics units and exchange information between manufacturers, suppliers, carriers, warehouses and recipients. It supports automated goods receipt, tracking of goods flows and linking a physical pallet with data stored in IT systems.

The key mandatory element is the SSCC, which uniquely identifies a specific logistics unit. A GS1 Logistic Label may also contain information such as the GTIN, product quantity, batch or lot number, expiry date, supplier and recipient details, order number and transport information.

An SSCC logistics label contains a unique Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC), which serves as the global identifier of a logistics unit. The SSCC makes it possible to link a pallet, carton or other logistics unit with an order, shipment, EDI message and events recorded throughout the supply chain.

The user selects the appropriate template, enters the required data or retrieves it from a host system, and then generates a label containing the required identifiers and barcodes. Log One checks the data structure and helps prepare a label that complies with GS1 standards and the recipient’s requirements.

Yes. The built-in label editor enables users to create and modify templates containing text, barcodes, 2D codes, graphics and industrial symbols. The label layout can be adapted to a specific product, customer, process or market.

Log One can use ready-made logistics label templates and trade label templates, which can then be adapted to an organization’s requirements. A logistics label template may define the placement of barcodes, text fields, recipient details, the SSCC and information about the contents of the logistics unit.

A typical logistics label example includes a human-readable section and data encoded in a GS1-128 barcode. It may contain the SSCC, product GTIN, quantity, batch or lot number and expiry date. The exact content depends on the type of logistics unit and the recipient’s requirements.

Yes. Unicode support makes it possible to include content in different languages on labels, including within a single template. This is particularly useful for companies that export goods, serve multiple markets or work with international customers.

Log One enables users to print individual labels as well as multiple labels in a single operation. Batch printing speeds up the labeling of larger quantities of products, cartons or pallets and reduces the need to start each print job manually.

Yes. The system can record when a label was printed, how many copies were produced and which logistics unit the label was assigned to. Print history makes it easier to monitor the process, analyze events and identify the causes of potential discrepancies.

Yes. Archived data can be used to recreate and reprint a label if the original label has been damaged or lost. The reprinting process can be controlled through appropriate user permissions and operation history.

Logistics label dimensions depend on the amount of information displayed and the size of the logistics unit. A6 format, measuring 105 × 148 mm, is suitable for an SSCC and a limited amount of additional information, while A5 format, measuring 148 × 210 mm, is better suited to labels containing more extensive data.

Log One can work with label printers and devices supported by compatible system drivers. Generated labels can be read using barcode scanners and data collection terminals, provided that the devices and print parameters have been properly matched to the process.

Log One stores information about labeled logistics units and their SSCCs. When integrated with ERP, WMS, scanners or EDI, it can link subsequent scans and events, supporting the traceability of batches and goods flows.

No. A logistics label does not transmit the pallet’s current location on its own. It enables the logistics unit to be uniquely identified, while location tracking requires subsequent scans or events to be recorded by a WMS, ERP, transport management system or systems used by logistics partners.

Yes. Log One can retrieve data from ERP systems and other business applications and work with OPTIDATA logistics solutions. Integration with WMS Invident and TMS Falcon makes it possible to automatically use data relating to goods, logistics units, orders, shipments and recipients.

Log One can participate in the automated exchange of information between suppliers, recipients and host systems. EDI, XML and Web Services help transfer shipment data without manual re-entry and link this information to the label and SSCC.

Yes. Administrators can assign roles and grant users access to selected functions, such as designing templates, approving data, printing labels or reprinting them. This helps reduce the risk of unauthorized changes and ensures consistent working procedures.

The system enables companies to prepare different label variants according to the requirements of individual recipients. Automatic data retrieval, approved templates and barcode validation help reduce errors, speed up goods receipt and lower the risk of rejected deliveries.

GS1 logistics label best practices include using a correct and unique SSCC, ensuring barcode readability and including data that meets the recipient’s requirements. Good practices also include printing black barcodes on a light background, checking print quality, maintaining appropriate quiet zones and placing the label where it can be easily accessed by a scanner.

Implementation begins with an analysis of label types, customer requirements, data sources, devices and the current printing process. Templates, integrations, user roles and print tests are then prepared before the system is launched in the production environment.

Log One helps improve label compliance, reduce errors, speed up printing and streamline the identification of logistics units. Centralized template management and integration with business systems improve data consistency, delivery quality and the efficiency of logistics teams.

Log One combines a barcode generator, label editor, logistics unit database, printing functionality and integrations within a single solution. The system can be adapted to a company’s requirements, its customers, applicable standards and the existing ERP, WMS and TMS environment.

Implementation is supported by OPTIDATA specialists with experience in automatic identification, GS1 standards, warehouse processes and system integrations. Customers receive support covering process analysis, template configuration, integrations, testing and further development of the solution.