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If you're staring at the 2D GS1 barcode transition thinking, "where do I even start?" – We get it. We are seeing retailers going through this process, and here's the truth: it's way less scary than it looks if you break it down right.

The agricultural industry today is witnessing numerous challenges, including fragmented supply chains, lack of transparency, and limited visibility into product origins and movement. These challenges can lead to issues such as food contamination, counterfeiting, and inefficient recalls...

The GS1 Sunrise 2027 initiative is a significant step towards enhancing product identification, traceability, and consumer engagement. As brands transition to 2D barcodes, it's crucial to choose a solution provider that can ensure a seamless and successful implementation.

The beverage industry faces numerous challenges to ensure good packaging quality. With a vast array of product varieties, packaging types, and regulatory compliance requirements, the need for traceability, unique labeling, minimizing waste, and minimizing downtime demands a robust quality inspection process. Manufacturers must prioritize quality inspection to avoid human errors, reputational damage, and costly recalls.

In today's fast-paced, digitally driven world, product traceability and information transparency are critical in ensuring supply chain efficiency, product safety, and customer demands.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of manufacturing, efficiency and clarity are essential. Several industries encounter unique challenges when it comes to packaging and coding their products. Balancing regulatory compliance with production speed often pressures manufacturers, who might sacrifice quality to meet demands. However, the newly launched Markem-Imaje Bi-Jet 9712 continuous inkjet printer is transforming the field, providing a solution that can double coding speeds or effectively print twice the amount of information.