With the rising demand for detailed information at case and pack level to optimize traceability and enhance scope for automation, GS1-128 is now the preferred standard in retail barcodes and is used in supply chains worldwide...

A wide range of industries requires products to be coded to enable safe usage, from best-before dates to voltage information. For new or small businesses, it can be challenging to implement coding successfully and know what mistakes to avoid...

The high production rate in the drinks industry makes applying best-before dates challenging. While certain printing technologies can print at high speed, the codes are not permanent, opening the door to issues such as counterfeiting and non-compliance...