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With beep after beep, linear barcodes (1D barcodes) make in-store checkouts quick and easy as they offer price lookup functionality by a simple scan of each article. Nevertheless, their days are numbered according to a global initiative powered by non-profit barcode provider GS1: By the end of 2027, matrix codes (2D codes) are to be the new global standard in the industry. The revolutionary changeover has the potential to benefit manufacturers, consumers and retailers.

Packaging can do more than help protect, transport and label a product. Through the use of modern technologies, it contributes to customer loyalty and increased sales. Find out what the connected packaging trend is all about in this blog post!

Information storage is nowadays essential in order to communicate easily with employees throughout the supply chain or even with customers. QR codes and datamatrix codes have been developed to enable efficient and simple data transmission. Keep reading this article if you want to find out what the difference between a QR code and a Data Matrix code is.