- 1D vs 2D Barcodes 2024-05-06 Barcodes are crucial for tracking logistics & verifying product authenticity. We break down the differences between linear 1D versus 2D barcodes.
- 2D Barcodes 2024-05-06 A 2D or two-dimensional square barcodes appears as a small matrix grid made up of dark and light spaces. When scanned, these barcodes provide information about products, their details, origin, and where they’ve been. They can exist on retail products, as well as on healthcare devices and medications.
- Barcode Types 2024-05-06 Learn the types of barcodes available from GS1 US & determine which barcode type you need to meet any regulations & improve your business' supply chain.
- Create a Barcode 2024-05-06 Use Data Hub to create and generate barcodes for your products. GS1 US barcodes are accepted globally in store & by all major online ecommerce sites
- EAN Numbers and UPCs 2024-05-22 What's the difference between EAN numbers and UPCs? While their format is similar, EAN codes and UPCs have a few key differences. Read our guide to learn more.
- Serialized Shipping Container Codes (SSCC) | GS1 US 2024-05-06 An SSCC number is an 18-digit identifier assigned to a logistics unit, which includes any combination of trade items, such as cases, pallets, etc., packaged together for transportation purposes. It acts as a license plate to identify and track shipments through the supply chain.
- UPC Codes 2024-05-06 Explore GS1's Guide to UPC Codes and learn what is a upc code, the difference between a sku vs upc, how to get a UPC code, & more.
- What is a GS1-128 barcode? 2024-05-06 GS1-128 Barcodes can carry all of the GS1 Identification keys beyond just the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN). These include Global Location Numbers (GLNs) for identifying parties and locations, Serialized Shipping Container Code (SSCC) to identify logistic units such as cases, pallets, or shipping containers, and GS1 asset Identifiers, and more. Working together, they help identify your products as they travel throughout the supply chain.
- What is a GS1 Company Prefix 2024-05-06 Learn the importance of a unique GS1 company prefix and how to get a prefix as a first step toward barcoding your products.
- What is a GTIN | GS1 US 2024-05-06 Learn about what a Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs) is, how GTINs are used both in store & for ecommerce, and the difference between a GTIN vs UPC.
- What is a QR Code 2024-05-22 A QR Code is a two-dimensional (2D) variation of a traditional linear barcode. Linear barcodes that we see on products in stores are UPCs. Manufacturers have used these for over fifty years to uniquely identify products. Yet, one-dimensional printing limits them.