Industrial economies thrive on the philosophy – work smarter not harder. Tools to create a “smarter” workplace vary, but commonly rely on computer automation. Enter bar coding application technology. Bar codes save time and resources by replacing human data entry and the potential for error. Bar codes are a form of data storage represented by patterns that can be read by a scanner. These tiny arrangements of lines, dots, or bars silently and effortlessly organize grocery stores and warehouses across the globe. From frozen pizzas to forklifts, bar codes have transformed the workplace.

Graphic Products explores the power of bar code technology with the release of its Barcode Labeling White Paper. “We’ve all used bar codes, whether scanning groceries at the store or capturing a coupon QR code on our smartphones,” says Steve Stephenson, chief marketing officer with Graphic Products. “This report breaks down these seemingly magical devices and provides on-the-job applications.”

Barcodes examined in the white paper include:
Linear Barcodes: UPC, Code 39, Code 128, Interleaved 2-of-5
2D Bar codes:  QR Code (or QRC), Data Matrix, PDF417
         
The complimentary report outlines how to harness the power of computer automation for inventory and asset management, or to expand marketing and outreach efforts through tools like QR codes. Graphic Products offers various bar code resources, including a bar code color guide and LabelForge Labeling Software which allows users to instantly create linear and 2D barcodes with industrial label printers like the DuraLabel Toro.