UPCcode

UPCcode, or Universal Product Code, is a barcode symbology that is widely used in retail and inventory management. It was developed by George J. Laurer in 1973 and is a standard format for product identification. The UPCcode consists of 12 numeric digits, which are divided into six digits for the manufacturer and six digits for the product. The last digit is a check digit used to verify the accuracy of the code.

The UPCcode is printed on the packaging of products and is scanned using a barcode scanner or a smartphone camera with a barcode scanning app. The scanned data is then used to track inventory, manage sales, and process transactions. The UPCcode is also used in electronic product codes (EPC) for supply chain management and Internet of Things (IoT) applications.

The UPCcode is managed by GS1, a global organization that provides standards for product identification and supply chain management. GS1 assigns unique manufacturer codes to companies and ensures that each product has a unique UPCcode. The UPCcode is also used in other barcode symbologies, such as EAN (European Article Number) and JAN (Japanese Article Number), which are used in different regions of the world.

In summary, UPCcode is a widely used barcode symbology for product identification and inventory management. It consists of 12 numeric digits and is managed by GS1. The UPCcode is used in retail, supply chain management, and IoT applications.