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 […]
Why Is My Barcode Not Scanning At My Local Store?
March 23, 2022 in Barcode Print Quality
Our GS1 barcode consultants fields questions every day involving UPC identification and barcodes. One of the most frequently asked questions is “Why is my barcode not scanning when I take it to my local store?”It is very common for someone to obtain a GS1 UPC barcode and immediately take a printed sample to a nearby […]
GS1 General Specifications Version 22 Updated
January 31, 2022 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 22. Companies rely on their […]
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 HandsWhile 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 and […]
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 […]
Barcode Compliance Charges Are on The Rise
October 12, 2021 in Barcode Print Quality
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 […]
Orderbarcodes.com Proof Review Process – NEW!
September 29, 2021 in Bar Code Graphics
Bar Code Graphics, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of an online Proof Review Process for orders placed on; www.orderbarcodes.com . The updated Proof Review process enables clients to review and either APPROVE or REJECT a ‘Press Ready Proof’ online by logging into their online account. Our production team creates Press Ready Proofs within *2 […]
QR Code Overview Tutorial
September 14, 2021 in Bar Code Graphics
Square QR codes now seem to be popping up everywhere. You cannot go to a restaurant today and NOT see these images on placards, stickers, and even receipts. As popular as they are now, they have actually been around for quite some time. The COVID-19 pandemic has relaunched this phenomenon and QR codes are likely […]
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 […]
How To Apply For An Amazon GTIN Exemption
July 23, 2021 in Amazon
As the authority on barcodes in the US, we assist thousands of companies every month on HOW to get UPC and ISBN barcodes for their products and books. Since Amazon is the largest global marketplace, most new companies have some intention of selling on their platform. Amazon relies heavily on barcodes to efficiently track inventory […]
