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Barcode Glossary: 8 Barcode Acronyms Every Business Should Know

Barcode Glossary: 8 Barcode Acronyms Every Business Should Know

by Olivia Barnes-Brett | Feb 17, 2022 | Barcoding

Key takeaways A barcode is the machine-readable pattern that represents the numbers underneath it. GS1 is a non-profit that establishes global barcode standards and assigns Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs) that identify products worldwide. GTINs can be encoded in...
Why Official GS1 Barcodes Matter for Retail & Ecommerce Businesses

Why Official GS1 Barcodes Matter for Retail & Ecommerce Businesses

by Olivia Barnes-Brett | Feb 10, 2022 | Barcoding

Key takeaways GS1 is a global non-profit organization that develops and maintains standardization for business communication. They are the only official provider of GS1 barcodes, which ensure businesses can sell products through major retailers and online...
Best Free Barcode Generators for Inventory Management (2026): Top Picks + How to Choose

Best Free Barcode Generators for Inventory Management (2026): Top Picks + How to Choose

by Thomas Wong | Mar 20, 2020 | Barcoding

Key takeaways There are a number of free barcode generators online that support a range of symbologies. These barcode generators are only suitable for internal use. If you need barcodes that will be recognized outside of your organization, you will need to purchase...
How to Set Up a Barcode Inventory System in 4 Simple Steps

How to Set Up a Barcode Inventory System in 4 Simple Steps

by Thomas Wong | Oct 30, 2018 | Barcoding

Key Takeaways Setting up a barcode inventory system consists of 4 easy steps: generating barcodes, labeling your inventory, utilizing scanners, and integrating software. You can start the process by preparing an inventory list to associate each product with a unique...
Free Code 39 (3 of 9) Barcode Font: Download, Install & Use

Free Code 39 (3 of 9) Barcode Font: Download, Install & Use

by Matt Kostan | Aug 2, 2013 | Barcoding

Key takeaways inFlow has created a free Code 39 barcode font that businesses can download and use indefinitely. The font package includes both human-readable and machine-readable fonts. The human-readable version includes text below the barcode, whereas the...
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