UPC vs. ISRC: What’s The Difference?In the last twenty years, there has been a notable shift in the music industry. The days of buying CDs and vinyl have mostly given way to the use of internet streaming services like Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music. This change had many benefits but also presented difficulties, requiring […]
Difference Between Barcode Testing & Barcode Certification
February 9, 2024 in Barcode Print Quality
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 […]
GS1 General Specifications Updated
February 1, 2024 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 their standards that provide the framework for the identification of many industries. The master document is referred to as the GS1 General Specifications Version 24. Companies rely on their licensing […]
The Barcode on Products is Getting Upgraded
January 8, 2024 in Digital Link
The UPC is Evolving Into a QR Code2D Barcodes: Enhancing Shopping By Empowering Consumers Information at Consumers’ Fingertips You might have scanned QR codes on your smartphone to access a menu or get a coupon, but did you know that 2D barcodes can provide much more detailed information? Click Here To See What is PossibleImplications […]
How GTIN.cloud® Enables “Verified By GS1” Visibility
September 22, 2023 in GS1 UPC Barcodes
www.gs1.org/services/verified-by-gs1Verified 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 entered […]
Barcode Compliance Extends Beyond Poor Print Quality
August 28, 2023 in Barcode Print Quality
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 […]
GTIN Hijacking & Listing Problems on Amazon
July 31, 2023 in Amazon
Having Issues Listing Your Product on Amazon? Read On! Why GTIN and Listing Problems Are Common on AmazonThe short answer is Amazon is to blame for many of the supplier product listing issues occurring today. In its early years, Amazon was hyper-focused on growth and redefining supply chain logistics. Rather than basing its systems around […]
Increased Barcode Compliance Charges in 2023
June 9, 2023 in Barcode Print Quality
For over twenty-five years, we have been administering barcode certification and compliance programs for major US retailers. The retail industry has dramatically changed over the years and the focus on supply chain efficiency has never been greater. Some suppliers view barcode compliance charges as a “profit center” for retailers but as an unbiased testing center, […]
TradingPartner.info: Essential Resources for Retail Suppliers
May 9, 2023 in Bar Code Graphics
Helping Retail Suppliers Grow Their Business TradingPartner.info provides essential resources and information to US retail suppliers. Established in 2004, the Trading Partner Information Exchange (TradingPartner.info) was the first change management solution for retail supplier compliance. (see below for history).Today, TradingPartner.info has emerged as a collection of resources assisting retail suppliers to grow their businesses and […]
New Type of QR Code To Replace UPC Barcodes
April 20, 2023 in Digital Link
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 […]
