Improving traceability and inventory management efficiency with GS1’s 2D barcodes In Focus Improving traceability and inventory management efficiency with GS1’s 2D barcodes

These 2D barcodes function as a compact data repository.

THE retail sector is set for a major shift with GS1’s new 2D barcodes, promising to overhaul traditional systems by providing a more detailed approach to product information that extends beyond mere identifiers.

Unlike the traditional 1D barcodes, which only encode a simple product ID or the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN), the 2D barcodes function as a compact data repository.

“We are talking about numbers, expiry dates and manufacturer details, all incorporated in one square with the retail landscape embracing data more and more. This is a game changer,” Christopher Ang, CEO of GS1 Singapore, told Retail Asia.

“The barcodes unlock a new level of transparency, improved inventory management, better traceability and sustainability, all powered by richer data, QR codes powered by GS1 bridge the gap between brands and consumers offering information beyond the label,” he added.

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