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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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

Barcodes are everywhere. Thirty years ago, barcodes tracked inventories and enabled supply chains. In the ensuing decades, barcode use cases have exploded exponentially, and along with it, the [...]

One of the many fun things about running a barcode test lab is seeing the wide range of sorts and conditions of barcodes. Some are just badly printed. Others show some creative genius. All of [...]

The lab at Barcode Test LLC recently helped resolve a vexing supply chain problem. The vendor shipped parts marked with verified labels but the customer insisted they did not scan. Chargebacks [...]

As our name implies, we are a barcode test lab. We get a broad spectrum of barcode types and problems every day. It is a fun and fascinating business, which also provides us with a glimpse into [...]