
by Jared Plumb | Dec 31, 2024 | Barcoding
Key Takeaways You can create a barcode using a free UPC barcode generator, but it will not be genuine. Universal Product Code, or UPC, refers to barcode symbology used in North America and other parts of the world. A UPC barcode is encoded with a Global Trade Item...
by Jared Plumb | Nov 19, 2024 | Barcoding
Key takeaways Barcodes for manufacturing have various benefits, such as improved shipping and receiving, end-to-end traceability, better equipment management, and cost tracking. Manufacturers should only consider GS1 barcodes for finished goods You can create free,...
by Robert Brandon | Aug 1, 2024 | Barcoding
Key takeaways Asset barcode tracking involves tracking physical assets using barcodes to minimize errors, cut costs, increase productivity, and create a digital trail of asset usage. Implementing a barcode asset tracking system requires three main components:...
by Jared Plumb | Jan 10, 2024 | Barcoding
Key takeaways The types of barcodes can be categorized into linear barcodes, also called one-dimensional (1D), and two-dimensional (2D) barcodes. 1D barcodes include formats like UPC and EAN. These barcode types are commonly found on retail products. They are read...
by Robert Brandon | Dec 12, 2023 | Barcoding
There’s a lot of acronyms in the business world. And not just when it comes to the actual name of the business. For example, you’ve got Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), business 2 business (B2B- that’s us!), Chief Operating Officer (COO), and many...