Consumer Frustration The inconvenience and aggravation of non-working barcodes at retail checkout is how many people understand the importance of barcode quality. People are also generally aware [...]
Prevention comes from correction, to prevent the recurrence of everything you corrected. In reality, it’s more effective to consider the process variables and control them. Charting materials and [...]
The basic corrective actions for matrix barcodes are similar to those discussed in Part 2 of this series, which covers this topic for linear barcodes. You may wish to read that article, as we [...]
CAPA Part 2: Linear Barcodes You have a barcode problem. A press is stopped, a customer is unhappy, a supply chain is broken…it’s an expensive, stressful nightmare. You need a solution—now. [...]
Two different, equally-important factors define barcode quality: Print quality Data structure ISO Standards define print quality. For linear barcodes (parallel lines and spaces) it is ISO 15416. [...]
Inline barcode verification is getting a hard sell these days, but it is not the best solution for everyone. The same can be said for offline or spot-checking verification, although it is better [...]
Why is barcode quality important? Barcode quality is important for several reasons: Accuracy: Barcodes are used to capture data quickly and accurately. If the barcode quality is poor, it can [...]
Using a barcode testing service offers significant benefits to two groups: those who do not (yet) own a barcode verifier and those who do. The benefits for the former are obvious. Even those who [...]
Use of DPM barcodes is on the rise. For the unfamiliar, DPM is Direct Part Marking. It is used in applications where a label or tag won’t work. For example, an engine block or subassembly like an [...]
Use a barcode testing service or buy a verifier? Life has Tradeoffs Like many things in life, there are tradeoffs to using a barcode testing service rather than having your own verifier. Only you [...]
