For decades, the one-dimensional (1D) barcode, the familiar pattern of black lines found on virtually every product, has been the universal language of global commerce. Yet, as the supply chain grows more complex, data-driven, and compliance-heavy, the limitations of traditional barcodes are beginning to show. Unreadable, damaged, or low-quality barcodes are slowing operations and costing companies hundreds of thousands, even millions of dollars in lost productivity, compliance fines, and chargebacks.

Additionally, with the industry’s transition toward two-dimensional (2D) barcodes under GS1’s Sunrise 2027 initiative, the cost of inaction is only going to increase.

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