{"id":6053,"date":"2020-07-28T18:09:21","date_gmt":"2020-07-28T18:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/?p=6053"},"modified":"2023-12-15T17:55:09","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T17:55:09","slug":"barcode-inventory-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/barcode-inventory-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Making a Barcode: Your Inventory System Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/shop-by-use\/barcoding-labels.html\">Barcodes<\/a> are everywhere: in stores, warehouses, hospitals, on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/shop-by-use\/mailing-labels.html\">mail and packages. <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One single scan of a barcode can relay an endless amount of information. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They help reduce human error, save time, and overall reduce unnecessary losses that inaccurate data end up costing a company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing to use barcodes for your business is taking a step toward <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/experts-share-6-ways-to-improve-inventory-control-and-warehouse-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">proper inventory management. <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This data collection system is essential for organizing any business, big or small, and offers a more efficient and cost-effective way to regulate products.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"smith-corona-featured-image\">\n\n                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/making-a-barcode-your-inventory-system-needs-hero-splash.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" height=\"460\" \/>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/barcode-101-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In our previous article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we discussed the basics of a barcode: what it is, how it works, and what types of barcodes there are. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now let\u2019s look at the necessary tools needed to finally create a barcode and figure out how they can help your business become more organized.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Common Mistakes<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stating that there is a lot involved in the barcoding world would be an understatement. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the different types of barcodes, to the types of data they store, to the industries that use them, this small black and white image is quite a big deal and the process to make one can seem overwhelming. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this volume of information, it&#8217;s easy to see how someone new to barcoding could make a few errors. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">L<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">et&#8217;s look at some common mistakes people make when deciding to generate a barcode and see how they can be avoided.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:5px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Sizing<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Unique-Barcode-Shape-400x286.png\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[be079d115bf6f52f3f6]\" data-title=\"Unique Barcode Shape\" title=\"Unique Barcode Shape\"><img width=\"400\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Unique-Barcode-Shape-400x286.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-6125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Unique-Barcode-Shape-200x143.png 200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Unique-Barcode-Shape-400x286.png 400w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Unique-Barcode-Shape-600x429.png 600w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Unique-Barcode-Shape-800x571.png 800w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Unique-Barcode-Shape-1200x857.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deciding what size your barcode should be is actually a crucial decision to make. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a barcode is printed too small or too large, the scanner will have a difficult time reading the information or, possibly, not be able to read it at all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order for a barcode to be properly scanned, the laser must be able to read the spaces on either side of the barcode; this is known as the Quiet Zone. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without this space, the scanner won&#8217;t pick up the correct information from the barcode and misread it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unique barcode shapes and designs are a fun way to advertise your product and can help with branding. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just make sure the design of your barcode doesn\u2019t interfere with its functionality. If it isn\u2019t able to scan, the barcode will be ineffective.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-3{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:5px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Color<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Image from consolidatedlabel.com\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/dont-use-barcode-colors.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-6096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/dont-use-barcode-colors-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/dont-use-barcode-colors.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While this may not seem like an important element when designing your barcode, certain colors can hinder its readability and cause errors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid colors that are too light, such as yellow, or too dark, such as blue or brown, for background and bar colors. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bad color combinations, like light on light or dark on dark colors, are advised against as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it is relevant to design your barcode accordingly, choosing aesthetics over function can do more harm than good.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-4{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:2px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:2px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Orientation &amp; Placement<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/fencevsladder-800x571.png\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[eea2ce4e4fb22158efa]\" data-title=\"A fence vs ladder barcode\" title=\"A fence vs ladder barcode\"><img width=\"800\" height=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/fencevsladder-800x571.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-6126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/fencevsladder-200x143.png 200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/fencevsladder-400x286.png 400w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/fencevsladder-600x429.png 600w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/fencevsladder-800x571.png 800w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/fencevsladder-1200x857.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orientation relates to the position of a barcode and how it is being presented on a product, either vertically or horizontally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The terms used for barcode orientation are &#8220;picket fence&#8221; and &#8220;ladder.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The &#8220;picket fence&#8221; orientation refers to the lines being parallel to the movement of the label as it moves through the printer. This results in the barcode mirroring a picket fence image. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These barcodes are a higher quality image with straighter edges because of how it is printed. For this reason, they are easier to read and scan.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The &#8220;ladder&#8221; orientation refers to the lines being perpendicular to the movement of the label as it moves through the printer. This up &amp; down image resembles a ladder and works best on cylindrical products, such as bottles and cans. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a picket fence barcode is used on these specifically shaped products, the scanner cannot accurately follow the curve of the object and therefore is unable to get a proper reading. The vertical position of the barcode allows for an easier solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barcodes should be placed in a precise and evident location to make them easily scan-able. Avoid inconsistent planes and corners when deciding on where you want your barcode to be.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>What Do You Need to Make a Barcode?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several important factors to take into account when choosing the right equipment to make a barcode. Each one will differ depending on the needs of each individual business.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-6{margin-top:5px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-6{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Inventory Software<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipping your business with the proper inventory software is imperative. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These tools offer the benefit of picking items faster and more accurately, and helps your company know what products it has already received, improving supply efficiency and eliminating unnecessary shortages or overstock. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It acts as a reference book, tracing items and matching their product number with its inventory classification.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picking the right inventory software means asking, \u201cwhat functionality do I need?\u201d <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some inventory software programs are free &amp; some are more expensive, depending on the program and what its features offer. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Software programs like<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.odoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Odoo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skywareinventory.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skyware Inventory<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are ideal picks for small and medium-sized businesses looking to inventory their stock. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These sites are free to download and offer an unlimited number of products to index. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other companies like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fishbowlinventory.com\/articles\/inventory-management-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fishbowl<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offer a free-trial and demo before customers commit to a purchase.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without an efficient and effective inventory software, trying to accurately make a barcode becomes impractical.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"300\" height=\"167\" title=\"Odoo Vector Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/odoo-vector-logo-300x167.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-6311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/odoo-vector-logo-200x111.png 200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/odoo-vector-logo-400x222.png 400w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/odoo-vector-logo-600x333.png 600w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/odoo-vector-logo-800x444.png 800w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/odoo-vector-logo.png 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-7{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-7 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-7{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-7 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-7{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-7 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"300\" height=\"150\" title=\"Skyware Inventory Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/skyware-inventory-logo-300x150.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-6313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/skyware-inventory-logo-200x100.png 200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/skyware-inventory-logo.png 318w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-8{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-8 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-8{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-8 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-8{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-8 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"416\" height=\"121\" title=\"Fishbowl Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/fishbowl-logo.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-6312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/fishbowl-logo-200x58.png 200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/fishbowl-logo-400x116.png 400w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/fishbowl-logo.png 416w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-9{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-9 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-9{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-9 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-9{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-9 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-7{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-7{margin-top:5px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-7{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Barcode Generator<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order for a barcode to be operational, it must first be generated or made. Registered barcode numbers can be obtained through systems such as GS1.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GS1 stands for Global Standard 1, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gs1.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an international non-profit organization that provides and registers barcodes worldwide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They help with supply chain standards, ensuring key processes run smoothly and provide real time updates for products. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GS1 will appoint companies a specific identification number for barcodes; this number identifies a general or specific product category.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a purchase amount and a yearly renewal fee required for registering a barcode with GS1. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once a barcode number has been registered with GS1, it remains the same throughout that product\u2019s shelf-life. Generally speaking, retail businesses and corporations will purchase barcode numbers and while smaller businesses can if they choose to register a barcode number, they are not required to.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.barcode-generator.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online barcode generator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be used to produce a product code. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These barcodes will connect to each specific product, allowing for tracking inventory to be a much easier process. There are many free options available for those looking to stay on budget. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-10{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-10 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-10{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-10 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-10{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-10 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-8{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Barcode Software<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In accordance with picking a good inventory software, deciding which barcode software to use will help these programs balance out the necessary information you are implementing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They tell a computer to print a specific symbology into a specific pattern, resulting in the creation of a unique barcode. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there is a high volume of inventory, the software has to be able to contend with that amount of data. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore users will want to pick the barcode software that matches with their business needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some softwares allow a free-trial or demo for users before having them commit to a purchase. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are advantages and disadvantages to each program, therefore each business should analyze and research which software is the best pick for them. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Programs like<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seagullscientific.com\/software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BarTender<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teklynx.com\/en\/products\/label-design-solutions\/label-matrix\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Label Matrix<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offer multiple templates and designs as well as customizations to create a foolproof database. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-7 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"400\" height=\"173\" title=\"Teklynx\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Teklynx-e1702655752775-400x173.gif\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Teklynx-e1702655752775-200x86.gif 200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Teklynx-e1702655752775-400x173.gif 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-8 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"BarTender\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/BarTender_RGB-_500x500-400x400.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3644\"\/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>What Barcode Hardware Will You Need?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-9 hover-type-none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Barcode-Labels-6-800x609.jpg\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[2e999cbd0d668f80963]\" data-title=\"A barcode label made for inventory\" title=\"A barcode label made for inventory\"><img width=\"800\" height=\"609\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Barcode-Labels-6-800x609.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-6031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Barcode-Labels-6-200x152.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Barcode-Labels-6-400x304.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Barcode-Labels-6-600x457.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Barcode-Labels-6-800x609.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Barcode-Labels-6-1200x913.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/span><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the proper softwares have been implemented, you will need to consider which tools you\u2019ll need to produce your barcode and officially put them into operation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h4 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Labels &amp; Label Printers<\/strong><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labels and<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">label printers can be used for printing barcodes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but which to use depends on the products to be labeled and in what environment they are being handled.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/shop-by-use\/shipping-labels.html\">Large shipping labels<\/a>, like a <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/direct-thermal-labels\/4-inch-x-6-inch-direct-thermal-labels.html\">4&#215;6<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, use barcodes that are helpful in the transportation of products as they are moved between warehouses or from a distribution center to a customer\u2019s address. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These labels can be printed by larger establishments, small businesses, or even <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/rollo-printer-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">entrepreneurs working from home.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smaller labels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> needed for objects like vials, tags, and small containers with little surface space can be printed using<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/direct-thermal-labels\/1-inch-core-direct-thermal-labels.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">desktop printers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customizations can be made with these printers to help suit each barcode\u2019s specifications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As previously stated, placement of these labels matters. It is necessary for the barcode to be in a visible location where it can be easily accessed and scanned.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-11 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Barcode Scanner<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A barcode scanner is the final piece of the barcode-making puzzle. This tool will read the barcode and interpret the information that has been set up in the computer through the inventory software.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-D (one dimensional) barcodes are read with any laser-based LED scanner. This barcode scanner works by illuminating the barcode with a red light, reflecting off of the black and white pattern. The pattern converts into code, which is then sent to a computer and deciphered.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several types of laser barcode scanners for 1-D barcodes, most of which are affordable for small businesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A barcode wand or pen scanner is a small, inexpensive device that\u2019s lightweight and easy to use. This tool needs to physically touch the barcode in order to read it. Users will have to drag the pen or wand across the barcode so it can get an exact reading.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another option is a handheld laser barcode scanner. These are fast-reading and can be scanned at longer distances, unlike the wands and pens. There are wireless options but prices can become expensive depending on certain models.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are planning to use 2-D (two-dimensional) barcodes, a laser-based scanner will be inadequate in reading all of the information stored. Instead, you will need to purchase an image-based scanner, which are much more expensive than their laser scanner counterparts.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-12 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-17 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>In Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barcodes can be a great addition to any business. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They offer easy solutions to management and inventory tracking, and help regulate the intricacies of any company. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it looks intimidating, having the right tools can make implementing a barcode system a smooth and easy process.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Barcodes are everywhere. 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