Archive | Barcode Print Quality

To supplement our newly released report on 2024 GS1-128 Shipping Label Implementation by Retailers,  we have compiled a listing of examples of current retailer requirements.  Each listed retailer GS1-128 shipping label will include commentary based on the criteria specified in the report. Please contact support@barcode.graphics for a copy of the report. As noted in the […]

Printing barcodes from PDF files can present significant challenges that often go unnoticed until it’s too late. Unlike text and images, poor barcode print quality isn’t always apparent to the naked eye, leading to non-scannable barcodes that can cause substantial financial penalties. Companies like Amazon impose a $0.25 charge for each item requiring manual relabeling, […]

“How Could This Possibly Be My Responsibility?” said the Supplier Who Received The OffsetReceiving barcode compliance offset charges quite often makes suppliers cringe.  We should know because our testing division, Identification Labs, administers and validates barcode compliance charges for many retailers and distributors. The companies that utilize our services trust our lab to provide unbiased […]

For over twenty-six years, we have administered barcode certification and compliance programs for major US retailers. The retail industry has dramatically changed in recent years, and the focus on supply chain efficiency has never been greater. Many suppliers view barcode compliance charges as a “profit center” for retailers, but as an unbiased testing center, we […]

Barcode Testing and Barcode Certification Explained In today’s retail and manufacturing sectors, barcodes play a crucial role in ensuring efficient supply chains and retail operations. They are essential to inventory management, tracking, and accurate data capture at point-of-sale systems. As such, the quality of the barcode, both on items and logistic cartons, is paramount. But […]

Our barcode compliance division is seeing a growing percentage of problematic shipments involving shipping label placement issues, rather than barcode format or print quality infractions. Placement-related infractions can range from placing labels on an incorrect carton panel, wrapping barcodes around corners, placing labels over a flap seam, and even placing labels in areas in which […]

“How Could This Possibly Be My Responsibility?” said Supplier Who Received The Offset Receiving barcode compliance offset charges quite often makes suppliers cringe.  We should know because our testing division, Identification Labs, administers and validates barcode compliance charges for many retailers and distributors. The companies which utilize our services trust our lab to provide unbiased […]

Since 1997 we have been administering barcode compliance programs for major retailers and there is always a significant increase in logistical barcode infractions during the fall.  Due to apparent training challenges, the recent volume of non-compliant barcodes and subsequent offset expenses has been astronomical.Many suppliers view barcode compliance charges as a “profit center” for retailers […]