What is Barcode?

A barcode is basically a series of parallel alternating black and white patterns that represents a sequence of numbers or characters

Barcoding
Barcoding provides the means for automatic data capture of information. When used with intl numbering standards, it permits universal and unique identification of goods, services, assets etc.

Using Intl Numbering System with barcodes

Permits global identification of goods/services at three level - Retail (consumer packs) - Trade (cartons) - Logistics (containers, pallets

One intl standard multiple applications

Types of bar code are:

UPC - A encodes 12 digits. UPC - E encodes 6 digits. EAN - Encodes only numbers not alphabets. EAN - 8 encodes 8 digits. EAN-13 encodes 13 digits.

Bar code Technology

Unique number for each product How the number is formed ? Country code 3 digit Company code 5 digit Product code 4 digit Check digit 1 digit 13 digit EAN code.

Bar codes on Retail items - EAN 13

890

10000

1001 Prod no. CD

EAN prefix
EAN Prefix indicates

- the country of EAN membership

- EAN members identity

Prod. No. : Item identity allocated by manufacturer/importer Check digit: Calculated from all preceding digits

Country code
For India it is 890. Five digit code for companies 11111 Modak Garments 11112 Mohite & Co.Ltd. 11113 -. Dhak Sapota Transport Pvt.Co. 11114Gupta Brothers

Four digit product code

0001, 0002, 0003, 0004 Products of say Modak Garments Will have bar code no. As: 890111110001 890111110002 890111110003

Bar codes on Trade Units - EAN 128

01) 1 890100001001 7 (15) 970923 (10) AF5893 EAN-14 Date Batch no

Benefits Can convey the primary identification PLUS virtually any management, administrative or financial information about an article or package. Offers the potential to automate and integrate many business systems.

Uses over 80 Application Identifiers which can be used in logistics, asset tracking and related areas of management of trade units, pallets and shipping containers. Information like batch number, dates, product variants, dimensions, quantity, weight, routing code, price, component, consigner/ consignee addresses etc. can be encoded in the EAN 128 symbology.

From: EAN India Arunachal Building New Delhi

To: Woolstuffs NZ Ltd 200 Great South Road Auckland

Consignment number.

123-456-7890

(401) 123-456-7890

Customer Purchase Order no. 12345 Store location No. 94290000000019

(410) 94290000000019 (400) 12345

sscc

3 942112345 0000001 5
(00) 3 942112345 0000001 5

Advantages of bar code.

Error free transaction. Automatic product identification. Fast customer service. Better inventory control. Easy communication with suppliers &customers.

Applications of bar code

Retail outlets. Industry. Libraries. Ticketing. Document processing. Banking. Security (access control). Product tracking.

Barcode Scanners
A barcode scanner is an equipment that reads the barcode, translates the series of bars and spaces to characters and then sends the data to the computer.

Typically a POS (point-of-sale program) is installed in the computer end with the barcode containing product number information

Usage of barcoding in India current status

Automobile Industryfor inventory management/ track & trace/production scheduling.

FMCG Industry for inventory management/track & trace/production scheduling.

Readymade garments Industry for inventory management/track & trace/production scheduling. Pharmaceutical Industry for inventory management / track & trace/production scheduling. Retail Industry FMCG, Apparel, Grocery, etc. Exports (on buyers directives) Healthcare (hospitals etc) Alcoholic beverages (State Excise retail vends, etc ) Canteen Stores Department (Min. of Defence).

Global SCM Needs

Consumers Demands Retailers Key Issues Supply Chain Needs

Right
Product

On Shelf Performance

Replenishment Sourcing

In stock

Inventory Turn

Speed Sourcing Efficient Communication and Product Movement

Value for
Money

Efficiency

WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS
QTY. FOR ACCEPTED MAT. UPDATED IN COMPUTER PUT AWAY PICKER PICKS THE MATERIAL AS PER THE PICKLIST ON THE PDT MATERIAL HANDED OVER TO PACKERS WITH INSTRUCTIONS PACKER PACKS AND CODIFIES THE CARTONS/ PALLETS USING EAN BARCODES INFO. DOWNLOADEDIN COMPUTER & DOC. AUTOMATICALLY GENERATED

* CARTON NO. * PRODUCT CD.

BATCH NO.
* EXPIRY DT. ETC. * INVOICE * PACKING LIST * DELIVERY CH. ETC.

USING FIRST-IN-FIRST-OUT EFFECTIVELY

sscc

CARTONS LOADED ON TRUCK FOR DELIVERY

* MATERIAL RECEIVED BY THE C&F AGENT. * CHECKED FOR QUANTITY & QUALITY

* DETAILS OF RECD. MATERIAL ENTERED IN COMPUTER TO UPDATE DATABASE BY SCANNING 2D BARCODE

ITEMS PLACED ON APPROPRIATE LOCATION FOR STORAGE/SALES

How does a barcode scanner plug into a computer? Barcode scanners can connect to a computer via a serial port, USB port, keyboard port or an interface device called a "wedge". What is a Wedge? A wedge is a device that allows a keyboard and barcode scanner to be pluged into a computer using the same port.