GTIN12UPC

GTIN12UPC refers to the Global Trade Item Number, 12-digit Universal Product Code. It is a barcode symbology that uniquely identifies retail products. The UPC-A, the most common variant, consists of 12 digits. The first digit is typically a system number, indicating the type of product or item. The next five digits are the manufacturer code, assigned by GS1 US. The following five digits are the item number, assigned by the manufacturer to uniquely identify a specific product. The final digit is a check digit, calculated using a specific algorithm to ensure accuracy when scanning the barcode. GTIN12UPC barcodes are widely used in North America and many other parts of the world for inventory management, point-of-sale transactions, and supply chain operations. They facilitate automated scanning and data entry, improving efficiency and reducing errors in retail environments. GS1 is the global organization that manages and assigns these standardized identification numbers.