The barcode might not be as, well, exciting as the electric light or modern transport—but it has been every bit as important in transforming the lives we live today. The humble UPC barcode can now be found on everything from tubes of lip balm to massive shipping containers, and helps enable a global economy, rapid […]
Types of 2D Barcodes: Choosing the Right Barcode
If you haven’t already heard, by 2027, all traditional barcodes will be replaced by the square-shaped codes you’ve probably seen on restaurant menus and ads everywhere. With the deadline to transition looming ever-closer, that means that this is a great time to learn more about the new codes—known as 2D barcodes—and how they can help […]
The Top 3 Benefits of 2D Barcodes
A few months ago, we mentioned that, by 2027, all traditional UPC bar codes will be replaced by 2D barcodes. That means that the zebra-striped strip you’re used to seeing on virtually every product will be replaced by the square-shaped code you’ve probably seen on menus during the Covid-19 pandemic. Since 2D barcodes can store […]
How to Prepare for the 2D Barcode Revolution
In 1974, the very first UPC barcode was swiped across a scanner. For the next 50 years, UPCs served as the world’s primary product identifier, helping businesses track products as they were sold, shipped, and received. However, today’s consumer expectations have shifted dramatically from what they were in the ’70s. This has prompted the GS1—the […]