Next Generation 2D Barcodes for Solution Providers
What you need to know
Next generation 2D barcodes are revolutionising business, in Australia and across the globe, carrying substantially more information than traditional 1D barcodes. Providers can support their customers with a smooth transition to 2D barcodes through awareness of the hardware and software requirements and best practices to ensure compatibility with the customer's existing systems, or upgrades for their equipment.
Types of 2D Barcodes
Understand the various formats of 2D barcodes and the differences between their respective use cases.
Creating GS1 Powered QR Codes
Update traditional QR codes to connect to multiple sources of information, simultaneously.
GS1 Digital Link
Transform your customer's products into a dynamic communication tool with GS1 Digital Link.
2D Technical Group
A forum for participants to discuss technical challenges and opportunities when adopting 2D barcodes.
Resources
GS1 has commissioned global and consistent testing on barcode scanner systems (in collaboration with the University of Memphis AIDC lab) to benchmark and improve their ability to meet the needs of industry. The results from the testing will enable guidance for transition and placement of barcodes for Suppliers and Manufacturers, and also aid Retailers and Solution Providers in defining and implementing software upgrades for scanners.
2D barcode scanning Tier 3.2 results (April 2023)
2D barcode scanning Tier 3.1 results (December 2022)
2D barcode scanning Tier 2 results (July 2022)
2D barcode scanning Tier 1 results (May 2022)
2D barcode scanning test plan: Executive Summary (September 2021)