When considering barcode implementation, every possible process improvement should be evaluated. Such standards ensure universal compliance and easy identification of product shipments among trading partners in the supply chain as well as ensure that product (such as hazardous chemicals) is handled properly to prevent injury or loss of life.īesides the cost of the equipment, including the printer, scanner and media, the cost justification of an auto-ID system can be a tricky computation and is dependent on a company’s commitment to widespread implementation and acceptance of the barcoding technology. Barcoding only generates a profit when supported by improved processes. The widespread acceptance of barcoding over the past four decades has led to the development of numerous industry standards by major industry groups, such as AIAG (automotive), EIA (electronics), HIBCC (healthcare) and HAZMAT (chemical) to name a few. But even in these more traditional settings, barcode applications have spread throughout the enterprise to include warehousing, accounting and customer service functions, time and attendance, and package delivery, as well as the assembly line operation itself. Barcoding and related technologies have been used in manufacturing companies for shipping and receiving operations for more than 40 years. Barcoding, a form of keyless data entry facilitating automatic identification and data collection (commonly referred to as auto-ID), originated in grocery stores and has since extended to use in doctors’ offices, law firms, post offices, retail stores, security applications, car rental returns and countless others.

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