If you are planning to use barcode labels for company purposes, it’s important to understand their many features. Below is a brief summary of how barcode labels are made and some of their many advantages.
Barcode labels
A barcode label is simply a series of black lines of different thicknesses. They are a way of coding information which can be read by a special optical reader and the information cross-referenced against a database. Barcodes are commonly pre-printed onto the packaging of goods but they can also be used in an aftermarket label form.
What types of materials are barcodes available in?
Barcode labels aren’t just made from paper; they are also available in materials such as vinyl, metal and plastic. This means that their use isn’t just restricted to commercial establishments, they are also able to be used in industrial environments where they need to be able to take a great deal of wear and tear.
Barcode advantages
One of the main uses of barcode labels is to identify items scanned at a point of sale system. However, they can also be used for inventory and stock control purposes and as a method of asset tagging, so that you can make sure all your items are always accounted for.