The basic and familiar UPC barcode, which has been a fixture on consumer packaging for nearly 50 years, is scheduled to eventually be retired. It’s successor is a more robust and versatile QR Code that not only can be read by point-of-sale scanners but also meet the demands of the 21st century. The new single […]
Top 10 Myths & Misconceptions About Barcodes
April 6, 2023 in GS1 UPC Barcodes
Today, if a company wants to sell in stores and/or online, they are most likely going to need barcodes on their products. Since there is so much conflicting and inaccurate about barcodes online, we have come up with some of the most frequently heard myths, so that you can tell fiction from fact! 1. UPC […]
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 […]
UPC Barcodes Are Set to Be Replaced Starting 2027
January 18, 2023 in GS1 Digital Link
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 […]
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 […]
