The first modern barcode was scanned 50 years ago this summer – on a 10-pack of chewing gum in a grocery store in Troy, Ohio. Fifty is ancient for most technologies, but barcodes are still going ...

The first modern barcode was scanned 50 years ago this summer – on a 10-pack of chewing gum in a grocery store in Troy, Ohio. Fifty is ancient for most technologies, but barcodes are still going ...

Barcodes aren’t just everywhere—they also serve a purpose. The small design of black lines and numbers on almost everything we buy helps retail stores run smoothly. Developed to store important ...

A transformative change is coming to the field of traceability. In a world driven by increasingly sophisticated technological advancements, the traditional barcode is being replaced by more powerful ...

A universal product code consists of a unique set of numbers that identify a product. GSI, the only authorized dealer of UPCs in the United States, indicates that a UPC can be programmed with data -- ...

The next generation of barcodes includes a heavy emphasis on QR codes and smartphone-use. Fifty years ago, on June 26, 1974, the first universal product code (UPC) was scanned at a Marsh Supermarket ...

Org working to introduce next-gen version to support modern commerce “While we honor the legacy of the iconic UPC barcode over the last half-century, we must support today’s digital world ...