A barcode is a vertical arrangement of lines of different widths which can be analysed by a barcode reading device and a unique code obtained. This code can then be referenced with a database which holds information about this code, so information pertaining to the item on which the barcode is printed can be updated. […]
Data collection is extremely important for most businesses nowadays as money is often tight. And when data is handled accurately and efficiently the management of the cash flow though a business is also handled in this professional manner. Data collection technology has moved on leaps and bounds over the last few years and where once […]
Barcode technology has moved forward dramatically over the last few years. There are now a host of different barcode reading scanners available, which can all read barcodes and analyse the information within the barcode itself. Some of the different types of barcode readers now available include: • Pen barcode scanners – These barcode scanners usually […]
In the last article we described how the method of using barcode labels is preferable to jotting down the items people buy in a shop, especially for larger stores. It would be almost impossible to keep track of what is being sold and what stock is in at any given time otherwise. This is why […]
Barcode labels allow for retailers to create an organised and regulated system for the products they sell, with things put into categories and stored on a central database. By having a barcode system which can only be understood by a specially designed device you can ensure that no mistakes are made. For instance, barcodes can […]
We have recently been looking at barcode labels and how they are often used to great effect in shops of all sizes. They can help with putting through any price changes to products as well as the reordering of items. Due to the accuracy of this technology this gives shop owners the confidence in their […]
There are now so many different ways to make use of barcode labels in a wide range of industries. In fact technology such as Quick Response codes are being used by businesses as part of their strategic marketing plans. Promoting a company using barcode labels like the QR squares or 2D barcodes as they are […]
As there are many types of barcode available, you can safely say that there are all sorts of devices that can be used to scan and make sense of them. In retail stores you may find a particular technology is used, while other industries could use something completely different. Retail barcodes are often scanned using […]
