GS1 DataBar
GS1 DataBar Scanner Readiness Checklist
GS1 DataBar, will you be ready to scan them?
From 2014, GS1 DataBar will be an open, global standard. This means that manufacturers will be able to choose to use this barcode on their products that are sold at the Point-of-Sale expecting that retailers will be able to scan the product as they do today with the currently available barcode, EAN/UPC. Therefore retailers and other parties scanning these product types in their supply chain will need to ensure all scanners are ready for GS1 DataBar. YOU MUST ACT NOW AND NOT WAIT UNTIL 2014.
To guide you GS1 has provided you some implementation steps to assist your GS1 DataBar readiness program:
Step 1
Check that all your scanners are compatible with GS1 DataBar. This includes any second hand scanners you may have purchased. To do this, please check with the supplier of your scanning equipment, or check the list of compatible scanners.
Step 2
If your scanners are compatible then you do not need to do anything else now. In 2014 you will need to ensure that the GS1 DataBar functionality in your scanners is switched on and working.
Step 3
However, if your scanners are not compatible, then when you next replace your scanning equipment you must ensure it is GS1 DataBar compatible. Your supplier will know which scanners are compatible – almost all new equipment is.
Step 4
In 2014, if your equipment is not compatible then you will not be able to scan any products with GS1 DataBar Symbols and will therefore have to key in the number that appears with the barcode. This will take you time as more and more products use GS1 DataBar.
Step 5
Retailers that scan fresh foods will need to consider the future impact that scanning additional information will have on their database and POS systems. For further information please contact GS1 Australia.
