As the US authority on barcoding, we assist companies from almost every industry. However, the vast majority of inquiries involve ISBN identification for books and UPC codes for products. The questions and answers below cover many of the UPC and GS1 questions we receive daily. Why do I need a UPC barcode?UPCs (aka UPC codes) […]
Sequentially numbered barcode labels available on www.orderbarcodes.com
July 28, 2020 in Bar Code Graphics
We are pleased to announce sequentially numbered barcode labels are available for SAME DAY SHIPPING and can be ordered online ORDER NOW Sequential barcode labels are commonly used by:Schools – To identify items which are school property, including laptops, iPads and sporting equipment.Laboratories – To track test tubes and manage testing kits.Warehouses – To identify […]
The Importance of Trusted UPC Barcodes in Shopify/ Walmart Partnership
June 19, 2020 in GS1 UPC Barcodes
Walmart and Shopify just announced a partnership enabling small – medium size businesses access to the continually increasing traffic on Walmart.com. In the last quarter, US eCommerce business grew 74% and this new initiative opens access to over 1 million Shopify sellers to get in front of 120 million monthly users on Walmart.com. The Walmart […]
Barcodes for CBD (Cannabidiol) Products
May 29, 2020 in Standards
Barcodes for CBD Products Unlike THC products sold at designated medical and recreational dispensaries, CBD products are now available in a wide range of retailers across the globe. Aside from global item identification, CBD products are required by certain states to have additional QR barcodes. The information below will provide guidance on exactly what CBD […]
GS1 Global Support: Barcodes & Assistance
April 2, 2020 in Bar Code Graphics
Ever since the the first UPC was scanned on a Wrigley’s pack of gum, Bar Code Graphics has been the authority on barcode creation and implementation. We have directly or indirectly touched most suppliers in major retail stores around the globe. Whereas the GS1 Barcode Service is exclusively for companies with a US address, we do offer GS1 […]
COVID-19 Update: We Are Open For Business
March 23, 2020 in Bar Code Graphics
In response to Governor Pritzker’s announcements for businesses in the state of Illinois, we wanted to assure our customers that we were still open for business. Due to the fact we support critical supply chain services and products required for commerce, we are considered an essential business to help carry us through this difficult time. […]
Verified By GS1: Building Trust and Efficiency
February 25, 2020 in Standards
Verified by GS1 is the initiative, by GS1, for registering enhanced product data to help correct the abundance of incorrectly assigned GTINs and corrupted product information in global marketplaces. Today’s connected consumers work off digital shelves. They cannot physically pickup an item to evaluate so product identification and information MUST be 100% accurate. Global retailers […]
Death by a Thousand Minor Shipping Label Offsets
February 5, 2020 in Barcode Print Quality
A $1,000 compliance offset (hopefully) grabs your attention. But a steady stream of $50 offsets, and a handful of sub-$200 here and there? Maybe they get looked at, maybe they don’t, maybe they are just the “cost of doing business”. But the truth is, they add up. If you are receiving GS1-128 (UCC-128) shipping label […]
Top 5 Preventable Barcoding Mistakes
January 10, 2020 in Barcode Print Quality
As the US authority on barcodes, companies contact us every day inquiring either how to go about barcoding their products or for help unraveling a problem with the barcodes currently on their packaging. Whereas a logo and brand style might entice a consumer to purchase a product, a barcode that cannot be scanned will prevent […]
Createbarcodes.com New Features and Enhanced Functionality
December 16, 2019 in Bar Code Graphics
Since 2001, www.createbarcodes.com has been the leading source for generating high resolution digital barcode (.eps) files. The online application is the only software to ever receive UCC (GS1) Software certification to generate high resolution .eps barcode files. Last summer www.createbarcodes.com was enhanced to improve the user experience and also provide the functionality to generate […]
