Barcoding ▪️ QR ▪️ Identification ▪️ Labeling ▪️ ScannerApps ▪️ Mobile Data Acquisition

GS1 Barcode System Basics - Part 1 Hello to all readers! In this blog post, we'll dive into the fundamentals of the GS1 barcode system, unraveling the essential basics that make it a cornerstone in various industries. Types of GS1 Barcodes This post series provides a fundamental overview of the used barcode- and 2D code symbologies and explains terms like AI, data identifier, application identifier, or FNC1. The GS1 system employs various barcode types to encode information, tailored to specific applications. These include  EAN ,  UPC ,  GS1-128 ,  GS1 DataBar , ITF-14, and the 2D codes  GS1 DataMatrix  and  GS1 QR Code . The choice of barcode type depends on the application area: EAN and UPC Codes EAN-13 Barcode UPC-A Barcode EAN codes are prevalent in Europe, while UPC codes are commonly found in North America. These codes, prominently used in retail product labeling, help streamline the checkout process at supermarkets. They contain a unique...

Track Coupons Using Global Coupon Numbers (GCN) You are a retailer, coupon issuer, distributor or a marketing agency and would like to distribute and track coupons ? Then you should think about applying for standardized and globally unique numbers for such purposes. Starting this year (2013) the GS1 organization in Belgium and Luxembourg maintains and issues global coupon numbers . Because such a GCN is based on the GS1 company prefix, it is worldwide unique. Personalized and Non-Personalized Coupons For non-personalized coupons only the so-called GCN part 1 is required to identify a coupon. For personalized coupons the coupon issuer needs to utilize GCN part 2 (basically a serial number) as well. In addition each coupon must be assigned a coupon value. GS1 DataBar Expanded for Coupons  Based on the available space on your coupon, select either the GS1 DataBar Expanded or the GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked bar-code symbology. The GS1 DataBar barcode encodes the GCN ...