by Jared Plumb | Oct 28, 2025 | Barcoding
In the fifth episode of Secret Life of Inventory, we welcome our very first guest, Jonathan Gregory, Director of Global Standards at GS1 US. Jonathan helps us uncover why standardization isn’t just a nice-to-have, but the backbone of modern supply chain...
by Jared Plumb | Oct 15, 2025 | Barcoding
Many small to medium-sized businesses still rely on pen and paper or Excel spreadsheets for inventory tracking, believing that barcodes are too expensive or complicated to implement. The truth? You can get started barcoding your business for as little as a few hundred...
by Jared Plumb | Aug 25, 2025 | Barcoding
Key takeaways Barcode label protection is important because damaged or faded barcode labels can slow operations, increase costs, and harm inventory accuracy and customer satisfaction. UV exposure, extreme temperatures, moisture, frequent handling, abrasive surfaces,...
by Robert Brandon | Mar 10, 2025 | Barcoding
Key takeaways The difference between EAN vs UPC barcodes is their length and where in the world businesses use them. Businesses in Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world use the 13-digit EAN barcode. They include a manufacturer code, product code, check...
by Jared Plumb | Jan 27, 2025 | Barcoding
Key takeaways Small businesses can create barcodes in Excel using a barcode font such as Code 39 to avoid additional software costs. Barcodes enhance operational efficiency in many ways, like tracking inventory, organizing shelves, labeling documents, and...
