EANUPCkodning

EANUPCkodning, also known as EAN/UPC coding, is a system used for identifying products in the retail industry. EAN stands for European Article Number, while UPC stands for Universal Product Code. Both are part of the same global system, with EAN being used primarily in Europe and UPC being used in North America. The system uses a series of numbers that are scanned by barcode scanners at the point of sale. This allows for quick and accurate identification of products, reducing the risk of errors and improving efficiency in inventory management and checkout processes. The EAN/UPC system is widely adopted and is a standard feature in most retail environments worldwide. The codes are typically printed on product packaging and can be read by optical scanners, which convert the barcode into a series of numbers that can be processed by a computer system. The EAN/UPC system has evolved over time, with the introduction of EAN-13 and UPC-A codes, which are the most commonly used formats today. These codes consist of 13 digits, with the first digit indicating the country of origin and the last digit being a checksum digit used for error detection. The EAN/UPC system has significantly contributed to the automation of retail processes, making it an essential tool in modern commerce.