Is it Really Necessary to Verify Barcodes?
Technology has simplified if not altogether eliminated numerous tasks we loved to hate. What could bespeak “technology” more than barcodes? They are digital and automatic. They store memory that [...]
Dealing with Barcode Problems: Best Practices
Barcode problems are stressful. Understanding the problem can be complicated. Finding the cause can be difficult. Implementing a solution can seem like guesswork—and it is usually an emergency [...]
Common Misconceptions about Barcode Problems
Misconceptions about barcode problems fall into two classifications. The first type is misconceptions that lead to problems. The second type is misconceptions about barcode problems themselves. [...]
The Key Causes of Barcode Failure
We test lots barcodes and see a host of barcode problems. As a test lab, our vantage point shows us the range of things that can go wrong with barcodes. Even more interesting is insight into the [...]
Wrongful Cancer Diagnosis Exposes Medical Records System Failure
A tragic medical mistake case in Polk County, Iowa involving barcodes was recently reported. A clinical laboratory technician has allegedly admitted the mistake, which involved wrongfully [...]
Jeff: The Early Days
Years ago when I first met Jeff and Barcode Test was still a dream, we were all learning about the importance of barcode quality. We did not necessarily know we were learning about quality. [...]