A few months ago, we mentioned that, by 2027, all traditional UPC bar codes will be replaced by 2D barcodes. That means that the zebra-striped strip you’re used to seeing on virtually every product will be replaced by the square-shaped code you’ve probably seen on menus during the Covid-19 pandemic. Since 2D barcodes can store […]
What are 2D Barcodes? How to Prepare for the 2D Revolution
In 1974, the very first UPC barcode was swiped across a scanner. For the next 50 years, UPCs served as the world’s primary product identifier, helping businesses track products as they were sold, shipped, and received. However, today’s consumer expectations have shifted dramatically from what they were in the ’70s. This has prompted the GS1—the […]