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The barcode turns 50 and continues to transform the future

Inside Retail

The barcode is ubiquitous, found on every packaged product, from groceries and toiletries to pharmaceuticals and electronics. The barcode was initially developed to improve the checkout experience and inventory management in the grocery sector and it is now used in almost every industry and sector.

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From Barcodes to Bytes: Retailers Prepare for Next-Generation UPC

Retail TouchPoints

Get ready, get excited, retailers and customers alike, the 2D barcode, a compact square label with splotches and spaces that encode up to 350X more data than a traditional UPC (4,000 characters) will have a significant impact on managing the business and delivering better customer experiences. Who doesn’t want that?

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Anyline Brings Mobile Scanning and Recognition Solutions to Retail

Retail TouchPoints

Data capture solution provider Anyline , which specializes in barcode and optical character recognition technology for mobile devices, has entered the U.S. retail market. The combined price tag and barcode inventory scanner also can empower associates for shelf stocking and other inventory purposes.

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IoT in Retail: Top 5 Use Cases and Real-Life Examples

Retail TouchPoints

Connecting the world of physical objects into a smart network, IoT technology brings new business opportunities for retailers and provides data-driven insights for decision-makers. According to Grand View Research , the global IoT retail market was valued at $42.38 Inventory management. from 2023 to 2030.

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How Woolies is using 2D barcodes to increase sales and transparency

Inside Retail

As a result, savvy retailers like Woolworths and Walmart have begun adopting new technologies such as 2D barcodes to offer more transparency. Unlike the traditional linear black-and-white barcodes often seen on items, 2D barcodes give brands the opportunity to encode more detailed product information than before.

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Barcode Inventory Management: How It Works and Best Apps

Shopify

Learn how a barcode inventory management system can transform your retail business. Reduce errors, save time, and satisfy customers.

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Automation: The Driving Force Behind Warehouse Management Growth

Retail TouchPoints

A growing retail and ecommerce business can turn an efficient process into a multi-step nightmare with inaccurate purchasing, order fulfillment and returns processes. Hence the undeniable need for robust warehouse management technologies that are future-focused and effortlessly scalable. A One-Size-Fits-All Strategy Won’t Work.