Retail Industry to Transition from U.P.C to Two-Dimensional Barcodes on Product Packaging by 2027
to data-rich 2D barcodes on product packaging by 2027 a timeline set by the retail industry in collaboration with GS1 US to equip consumers with more information about the products they buy.
- to data-rich 2D barcodes on product packaging by 2027 a timeline set by the retail industry in collaboration with GS1 US to equip consumers with more information about the products they buy.
- It is also part of a phased migration plan for implementing 2D barcodes, dubbed "Sunrise 2027 A New Dimension in Barcodes," which will guide brands through labeling transition considerations while further ensuring reliability of 2D barcode scanning.
- "However, there are many other supply chain benefits, including improved inventory management, recall readiness, sustainability, ethical sourcing, product authentication and brand trust.
- "2D barcodes on products will be an important new gateway to digital experiences," said Kelly Schlafman, director of intelligent packaging, P&G.