Bar code or bar code is the name for a sequence of lines that represent a code that can be read by a scanner. Depending on the coding system, the code can consist solely of figures, or a combination of numbers, letters and punctuation.

GS1 databar barcode

Also in the barcode market the trends do not stop. In 2010 the databar found it’s way into the retail market. The GS1 DataBar is small in size and may include additional information about an item, such as the variable weight, expiry date, batch number and other product information. With the GS1 DataBar information can be displayed in a compact manner. Compared with the current barcodes in use, 50% space savings can be realised.

Databar advantages:

• More marketing space on the packaging

• Prevent loss in fresh produce

• Faster processing at discounted-cash fresh articles

• Faster start-up and handling of actions

• Reduce inventory

• Improving Category Management

More info at: www.gs1.nl

QR code / Datamatrix

A QR code is a two-dimensional (2D) bar code was developed in 1994 by Denso-Wave. The letters are an abbreviation of QR Quick Response ("quick response"), the code was developed to rapidly decode rapidly. QR codes were originally designed to identify car parts, but in Japan is now widely used in magazines, at bus stops and on business cards. In the Netherlands, the code can be found on the e-tickets on the train. With most phones the code can be read easily, so customer-oriented supply chain concepts are possible.