More than 60 years ago Joseph Woodland and Bernard Silver invented the barcode. The first use of the barcode was in the retail. Now, it is hard to name one industry that doesn’t use this black and white invention. Yet, there are some ridiculously common barcode label problems that can’t be solved by some shop owners and his staff members.
This has got to end!
To help you end the time wasting barcode problems with spot-on solutions, read on.
Barcodes, barcodes everywhere
Besides the retail, the barcode is mostly used in transport, logistics, and healthcare. Along with them, advertising, entertainment, and travel industry all embraced the advantages of the barcodes. The barcodes are so widespread that we even stopped noticing them. They can be found on almost any product in the store, even on the event tickets and scannable medical bracelets.
Store owners are well acquainted with the importance of the barcode technology. The barcodes enable various types of data collection. When placed on the product, they can carry information about pricing, shipping or inventory. Overall, the usage of barcodes significantly speeds up the process of in-store shopping.
Both customers and business owners can benefit from the automated purchase of the products. Customers don’t need to spend their time waiting in the line in front of the cash register and business owners can track the purchase more efficiently.
Here’s the thing, though: It is little known fact that there are two types of the barcodes. One-dimensional (1-D) consists of machine-readable (black vertical lines) and human-readable (numbers) part. On the other hand, two-dimensional barcode (2-D) doesn’t have the human-readable part. If the scanner can’t read 2-D barcode, it is impossible to enter the product numbers by hand. That’s why 1-D barcodes are more convenient and widely used.
Problems?
Besides all benefits that the usage of the barcode brought to modern business, there are situations when barcode technology just doesn’t work. Problems occur when scanners can’t read the barcode labels. There are numerous causes to this situation. Barcode labels can be damaged due to environmental conditions, or simply peel off from the surface of the product. It’s not a rare case that they are not printed in a proper way.
Barcode label problems can not only slow-down the entire work-flow, but also create huge unforeseen expenses. The additional expenses of reprinting the labels, wasted time and lost revenue is something that no company wants. That’s why it is crucial for business owners to be aware of the causes of the common barcode label problems.
Solved.
The following infographic brings you explanations of those problems and offers practical solutions to them. Bookmark this infographic and be prepared for the next time you decide to print barcode labels for your business.
