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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 [...]

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 [...]

Recently I ran across an excellent article* about Measurement Systems Analysis. The opening paragraph caught my attention: “Despite a persistent and incremental march toward automation, people [...]

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. [...]

Barcode verification is like spelling, testing to make sure the elements that form the encoded message are correct. Barcode validation is like penmanship, making sure the message is legible. [...]

We never tire of watching this–a scene from a big box store in Germany. Somehow it doesn’t even matter that it was probably–OK obviously–staged by the checkout folks. The [...]

Name the top supply chain buzzwords for 2018…. Omnichannel is a current trend according to Forbes. Advanced Analytics and Big Data abide as popular topics Blockchain still remains near the top of [...]

When a barcode verifier cannot scan a barcode, it is a puzzling, frustrating situation. What could be worse? What about when the verifier reads the barcode perfectly but the scanner doesn’t? Now [...]

John NachtriebJohn helps companies resolve current barcode problems and avoid future barcode problems to stabilize and secure their supply chain and strengthen their trading partner relationships.

“I’m Jeff. Not so much on writing but I got this invite to tell about being a quality guy, so here goes. I got a degree in QA management a few years back. So far it’s been good move for me [...]