GS1 Digital Link – GTINs With Digital Consumer Engagement June 26th of next year (2024) will mark the 50th anniversary of the first UPC scanned in a grocery store. Since then, UPC identification and barcodes have revolutionized retail and supply chain efficiencies for numerous industries. Whereas the UPC currently acts as a figurative license plate […]
New For 2023: Walmart SSCC-18 Pallet Label
January 17, 2023 in Wal-Mart
“Walmart’s Supply Chain Standards” have been updated, and now require all vendors to apply a Serialized Shipping Container Code (SSCC-18) to each pallet. Vendors need to assign a unique SSCC-18 for each pallet, and incorporate it, into a GS1-128 Shipping Label. Click here to learn how GS1-128 labels are utilized. The Walmart SSCC-18 Pallet Label […]
QR Code Labels Available at www.orderbarcodes.com
June 2, 2022 in Bar Code Graphics
A Proven Mechanism for Consumer Engagement Despite how much we instruct our children to stay off their phones, consumers of all ages today rely on their phones for immediate access to websites and information. Business establishments and manufacturers are quickly turning to QR Codes as an easy-to-implement solution to connect with their customers. Our label […]
Amazon FNSKU Labels For FBA Shipments
April 6, 2022 in Amazon
Amazon has varying channels that enable manufacturers to sell directly to consumers. The Fulfillment By Amazon (FBA) option utilizes numerous Amazon distribution centers around the globe and is strategically used by many companies. Although Amazon does have stated GTIN policies, they also have proprietary identifiers, such as ASIN, and non-standardized processes. The FBA program requires […]
Overview of GTIN Packaging Levels
August 17, 2021 in Standards
Although we are the go to source for UPC implementation, many of our GS1 Service/Support clients rely on our consultants for correct identification for various GTIN packaging levels. Retailers and online marketplaces rely on barcodes and pack level identification for efficient supply chain processing. The GS1 General Specifications and GTIN Management Rules are extremely detailed […]
The Key to Our Success – Support from Real People!
June 23, 2021 in Bar Code Graphics
At Bar Code Graphics, we strive for 100% customer satisfaction. Years ago most of our barcode origination and GS1 Support clients came to us solely over the phone and our customer support staff was able to forge wonderful relationships with our clients. As the authority on barcodes, we interact with companies from numerous industries and […]
The Reason WHY Amazon Requires Brand Verifiable UPC Barcodes
June 8, 2021 in Amazon
Amazon Requires Brand Verifiable UPC Barcodes The pillar to Amazon’s success is always keeping the focus on the customer experience. Consequently, Amazon wants to make sure their visitors can trust the information provided online, and an initial step is making sure the products listed are attributed to a verifiable brand. Before 2016, Amazon did not […]
Orderbarcodes.com – Updated Checkout process
February 27, 2018 in Bar Code Graphics
We are pleased to announce an improved the checkout process on www.orderbarcodes.com, the premier website to order printed barcode labels. In addition to a more streamlined user experience, we’ve added Fed Ex Ground as a shipping option as well as providing shipping rates quoted directly from; UPS and Fed-EX. Orderbarcodes.com is the easiest, quickest way to order […]
GS1 Connect 2023: Denver, CO June 5-7
March 8, 2023 in Standards
Rise to the Challenges of the Digital Supply Chain GS1 is the global identification standards organization and has local offices around the globe. Every year, GS1 Global offers a very comprehensive conference, GS1 Connect, for their local offices and members. For companies who wish to learn about the details of the identification standards, there are […]
GS1 General Specifications Updated (Version 23)
January 26, 2023 in Standards
GS1 global standards define how items are identified and marked. Although GS1 confusingly markets itself as the source to apply for a barcode, it is really their standards that provide the framework for the identification for many industries. The master document is referred to as the GS1 General Specifications Version 23. Companies rely on their […]
New GS1 Certified Verifier To Test Larger Barcodes
December 5, 2022 in New Product
Axicon has launched Axicon 7100-S, a verifier designed to read the larger barcodes usually produced for outer cases and pallet labels. This new verifier is a replacement for the Axicon 7015 and 7025-S models. It features a continuous scan option allowing the operator to capture multiple readings through the height of the symbol with only […]
The Importance of a GS1 Certificate
November 30, 2022 in GS1 UPC Barcodes
Each UPC (GTIN) should be attributed to a corresponding GS1 Certificate Even though it is mandated by almost every major retailer and online marketplace around the globe, UPC (GTIN) identification is actually voluntary and not a legal requirement. The global GS1 standards agency is located in Belgium and is not associated with any specific local […]
Amazon Says Fix Your GTINs or Listings Will Be Removed
September 13, 2022 in Amazon
Amazon has now drawn the line that it considers GTINs invalid if they are not obtained directly from GS1 and correctly licensed to the brand owner. To create a new product listing on Amazon, merchants must provide a unique product identifier (GTIN) for most items. Accurate product identification and trusted data are essential in the […]
GTIN.Cloud – The Repository for UPC Product Data
August 29, 2022 in GS1 UPC Barcodes
A UPC (GTIN) is simply a unique numeric identifier that corresponds to a particular product and brand. Whereas the UPC-A barcode symbol only encodes the UPC (GTIN) numbers, the actual product data details reside in proprietary databases. The GTIN.Cloud is the sole source repository that enables manufacturers to assign and manage their UPC assignments. Unlike […]
What happens to a product’s UPC when there is a change?
July 19, 2022 in GS1 UPC Barcodes
Product and packaging changes are very common. Aside from adding new colors and size assortments, companies routinely make changes to product configurations and packaging text. There are detailed and explicit rules dictating when a new GTIN (UPC) barcode is required. Aside from the 528-page GS1 General Specifications, the GS1 GTIN Management Standard provides guidance when […]
