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After more than 50 years, barcodes are still relevant and viable. The demise of barcodes was predicted almost from the start. The first threat was RFID, the next was digital watermarking. RFID [...]

The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) requires electronic, interoperable systems to trace prescription drugs at the package level across the U.S. supply chain, aiming to prevent counterfeit, [...]

As a recovering perfectionist, it’s helpful to add some perspective to barcode quality and compliance. Sometimes customers are overzealous about the quality of the barcodes they demand from [...]

Barcodes are foundational to supply chain efficiency, product traceability and ultimately to customer satisfaction. Box box stores are particularly vulnerable to inconsistent barcode quality from [...]

I’ve repeated the ISO mantra about barcode verifiers repeatedly—and it is important. When you verify a barcode and it reports an A grade, there is nothing more you need to know, but when the [...]

Barcodes are everywhere. Here is a list where barcodes are critical: Retail and commerce Supply chain and logistics Healthcare and pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Libraries and education [...]

It is a natural assumption to think that all barcode verifiers are the same. They all perform the same basic function. The same thing can be said for a car, a dentist, or a restaurant–they [...]

Two Factors It is impossible to overemphasize the importance of barcode quality and compliance to medical device and pharma manufacturers. It comes down to two factors: Patient safety Regulatory [...]

The biotech sector faces an unprecedented challenge in 2025. As federal funding streams tighten and the post-pandemic landscape reshapes industry priorities, companies must navigate a complex [...]

What is the best way to buy the right barcode verifier for your specific needs? Hint: Price is definitely an important consideration, but not the most important one. So what is the most important [...]