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Let me clarify what this article is about. There is never a bad time to verify your barcodes; neither is there a best time. NEVER. Barcodes must always work right. But when is it not the time to [...]

The Importance of Barcode Quality Barcodes that fail to scan, or scan incorrectly are a nuisance and an expense. But the damage they do goes much deeper. Consider two recent FDA recalls. Case #1 [...]

Why is barcode quality important? The best response is to discuss where barcodes are used. Hint: they are EVERYWHERE. Let’s start with your everyday life. Consumer Products [...]

Consumer Frustration The inconvenience and aggravation of non-working barcodes at retail checkout is how many people understand the importance of barcode quality. People are also generally aware [...]

Prevention comes from correction, to prevent the recurrence of everything you corrected. In reality, it’s more effective to consider the process variables and control them. Charting materials and [...]

The basic corrective actions for matrix barcodes are similar to those discussed in Part 2 of this series, which covers this topic for linear barcodes. You may wish to read that article, as we [...]

CAPA Part 2: Linear Barcodes You have a barcode problem. A press is stopped, a customer is unhappy, a supply chain is broken…it’s an expensive, stressful nightmare. You need a solution—now. [...]

Two different, equally-important factors define barcode quality: Print quality Data structure ISO Standards define print quality. For linear barcodes (parallel lines and spaces) it is ISO 15416. [...]

Inline barcode verification is getting a hard sell these days, but it is not the best solution for everyone. The same can be said for offline or spot-checking verification, although it is better [...]

Why is barcode quality important? Barcode quality is important for several reasons: Accuracy: Barcodes are used to capture data quickly and accurately. If the barcode quality is poor, it can [...]