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GS1 QR Codes will replace barcodes in the future
6 ArticlesThe main difference between a traditional GS1 barcode (like the EAN/UPC or GS1-128) and a GS1 QR Code lies in their data capacity, functionality, and use cases
Last update 2 months agoGS1 plans to start replacing traditional barcodes with QR codes by 2027 as part of their "Sunrise 2027" initiative.
Last update 2 months agoThe GS1 Sunrise 2027 Initiative is a plan to start replacing traditional barcodes with QR codes by 2027
Last update 2 months agoTraditional barcodes provided a lot of value, especially in the retail space, their limitations of storing data is not really enough with dealing with the emerging requirements by consumers
Last update 2 months agoIn order to be able to generate a GS1 QR Code you have to adhere to the GS1 Digital Link format. This format is based on a URL (Unified Resource Locator) and defines how data is going to be encoded.
Last update 2 months agoA GS1 Digital Link is an innovative standard developed by GS1 that transforms traditional barcodes into a digital format
Last update 2 months ago