Databar is Replacing EAN and UPC
The top 5 questions asked and answered by worried retail suppliers
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Executive Summary
We've all heard about the RSS (Reduced Space Symbology) bar code in the past, as well as announcements that it will replace EAN-13 and UPC, but in late 2008, GS1 has announced that the now rebranded DataBar code is here and it's here to stay.
This white paper focuses on the basic information needed by retail producers and suppliers in order to get acquainted with the Databar and what it means for their business. There is an abundance of technical data available, but few published sources deal with the basic What, How, When, and Why.
The paper will address the following questions:
- What is the DataBar bar code standard?
- Why will DataBar replace EAN/UPC?
- When will it be implemented?
- Can I avoid or ignore it?
- How can I implement DataBar in my current system?
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