The First Scan That Revolutionized Commerce Today, June 26, 2024, marks a momentous milestone in the world of commerce—the 50th anniversary of the first UPC barcode scanned. Since our organization is deeply entrenched in barcode implementation, we proudly reflect on the incredible journey of this tiny yet mighty technological marvel. The Universal Product Code (UPC) […]
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How GTIN.cloud® Enables “Verified By GS1” Visibility
September 22, 2023 in GS1 UPC Barcodes
www.gs1.org/services/verified-by-gs1 Verified By GS1 is a cross-industry global initiative aimed at providing accurate and trusted product data. This platform is being launched by the global standards office and has the support of many of the largest multinational corporations, such as; Companies and their trading partners will only realize benefits when complete UPC product data is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Assign GTINs To Your Products Like A Pro
April 13, 2022 in GS1 UPC Barcodes
Alternative to Support from Our GS1 Barcode Consultants As an alternative to relying on our GS1 barcode consultants for UPC barcode implementation, companies can optionally take educational classes from GS1 to correctly assign and implement GTINs. As the global standards organization, GS1 offers an array of live classes and webinars enabling companies to learn specifics […]
The Ramifications of Cheap UPC Barcodes
April 1, 2022 in GS1 UPC Barcodes
Our GS1 Barcode consultants are on the front line working with companies interested in implementing UPC barcodes, and routinely field inquiries from companies confused and angered about UPC codes (GTINs). Those who are confused are normally overwhelmed with conflicting information posted online and in videos about UPC and barcodes. They are enticed by the notion […]
How Successful Brands Use GTINs In Social and E-commerce Platforms
January 12, 2022 in GS1 UPC Barcodes
Retail Today Is In The Palms of Every Consumer’s Hands While brick-and-mortar is very much alive, many shoppers are inadvertently turning to popular social and e-commerce channels for purchases. In the past decade, e-commerce and social channels have been disrupting retail models and accelerating change – it is very likely to continue to evolve. E-commerce […]
Get UPC Bar Codes From The US Authority
December 10, 2021 in GS1 UPC Barcodes
Whether you are selling in stores, online or both, it is imperative to use UPC bar codes associated with your brand. This means that when retailers and marketplaces, such as Amazon, validate your UPC on the GS1 Company Database, your company is listed as the licensee. As the US Barcode Authority, we produce over 1,000,000 […]