What information is contained in a Barcode?
A Barcode is purely a unique number – no specific product information is encoded within the bars. The barcode has no real meaning until the details of the product are typed into a retailer’s software application. When you supply your product to a retailer, they will put your product information into their software system (product name, barcode number, price, & reordering info). After this is complete, whenever your barcode is scanned your product details appear on the cash register. A barcode is purely a connection between your product and the product details stored in the computer system.
