The bar code allows for strict and agile control of the products stored.
What is a barcode?
The barcode consists of the printing of a set of usually black and white lines on labels. The generation of these lines is not random but rather responds to a coding system subject to regulations.
The labels printed with the codes are attached to products shelves pallets containers or any other object that wants to be identified.
The arrangement of the bars is usually omnidirectional so that the label can be read in any position or orientation.
The different types of bar codes most used in the supply chain
The term barcode encompasses different subtypes. The difference between them lies in their storage capacity and their appearance.
1D linear barcode
These barcodes consist solely of bars that are read from left to right. They are extensively utilized particularly in scenarios where warehouses operate within closed distribution chains.
2D QR code
As an advancement over traditional barcodes QR codes can be scanned both horizontally and vertically. They possess a significantly larger storage capacity accommodating up to 3000 characters.
Furthermore, QR codes facilitate not only the reading of data but also provide access to web pages and multimedia elements.
The most prominent example of this type of code is the QR code.
Barcodes enable the encoding of information regarding cargo and warehouse locations.
