UPCkoodeihin

UPCkoodeihin, also known as Universal Product Code, is a barcode symbology that is widely used for tracking trade items in stores. It was developed in the early 1970s by George J. Laurer of IBM and is now managed by GS1, a global standards organization. The UPC system consists of a series of parallel lines and spaces that can be scanned by optical scanners to retrieve information from a remote computer database.

The standard UPC symbol consists of 12 numeric digits, which are divided into six fields. The first six digits represent the manufacturer code, and the last five digits represent the product code. The 12th digit is a check digit used to verify the accuracy of the code. There are also UPC-E codes, which are shorter versions of the standard UPC code, used for smaller packages or items where space is limited.

UPCkoodeihin is used in various industries, including retail, manufacturing, and logistics, to streamline inventory management, improve accuracy, and enhance customer service. The system has been instrumental in the development of automated checkout systems and has significantly contributed to the efficiency of modern supply chains.