Barcode Testing

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 [...]

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 [...]

You already own a very respectable barcode verifier—your eyes. Here is how to figure out what could be wrong with your non-scanning or poorly scanning barcode. A low-power magnifier is a handy [...]

Of the 450 or so articles published at www.barcode-test.com,  how Barcode Test LLC (BCT) does business has not been discussed. We are a little different, and I hope you find this interesting. [...]

Whether you use a barcode testing service or have a barcode verifier onsite, you get more than just problem-solving.  An analogy that works for me is the radar detector. Back in my motorcycling [...]

Business hates uncertainty. They invest in systems to comply with standards that identify and control variables. This includes standards for upstream materials and components, manufacturing [...]

Comments from our testing clients show that the most important work we do is remarkably unremarkable. Unexciting but essential. Looking back on decades of work in barcode quality and compliance, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]