Since the first scan in Ohio in 1974, barcoding has revolutionized the global supply chain. Barcoder 250 leverages this 50-year legacy to deliver modern, accurate, and high-speed warehouse management.
Managed by GS1, a global non-profit operating in 110 countries, the GS1-128 (formerly UCC/EAN-128) is the gold standard for logistical operations. In the UK, these standards are governed by GS1-UK.
While retail uses simpler codes, the C128 font used in our system is a high-density alphanumeric font capable of encoding complex data. The width of each bar translates into readable text, though professional printing is vital—barcodes must be readable by scanners, not just look perfect to the human eye.
In wholesale meat and medical device markets, GS1-128 is essential for managing expiry dates and traceability. Barcoder 250 is designed to decode these even when different manufacturers use varying versions of the standard.
A GS1-128 barcode is divided into sections identified by numbers in brackets. These Application Identifiers tell the system exactly what the following data means.
Efficiency Gain: With Barcoder 250, all four items of data are captured in a single scan during goods receipt.
The C128 format is used extensively by the Universal Postal Union (UPU), a United Nations agency governing global mail transportation. By adhering to these standards, Barcoder 250 ensures your organization can interpret data across the entire supply chain, maximizing cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.
