The acceptance of coupons has become commonplace for many retailers. To improve efficiency and accuracy, barcode symbols are included on the face of the coupon. As barcoding technology has evolved, so has the use of barcodes on coupons.
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ISBN
April 27, 2017 in
An EAN-13 which begins with the Bookland prefix 978 is called a Bookland EAN code and is used on books and book related products internationally. The Bookland symbol is the barcode of choice in the book industry because it allows for encodation of ISBNs (the numbers publishers use to identify their products).
GS1-128 Shipping Label
April 26, 2017 in
GS1-128 shipping labels are logistic labels which enable shipment visibility within a supply chain. GS1-128 shipping labels are typically broken down into zones. Each zone is defined by either the text or barcode information which is included in specified area. The bottom zone is commonly used to host the SSCC-18 barcode, which is used as a ‘license plate’ and correlates with GM MAN segment in an ASN (856).
ITF-14 (GTIN-14)
April 25, 2017 in
The ITF-14 (GTIN-14), is used to mark cartons, cases, or pallets that contain products which have UPC or EAN identification numbers. The container symbols are used by retailers, manufacturers, and distributors for a variety of applications including; receiving and inventory handling. The data carrier used to encode the ITF-14 is Interleaved 2of5.
UPC (GTIN-12)
April 24, 2017 in
The UPC (Universal Product Number) symbol is the most recognized barcode in the USA, since it appears on almost every retail product. The UPC symbol is the barcode representation of the GTIN-12 which consists of twelve numeric characters that uniquely identify a company’s individual product.