For 50 years, the 1D barcode did one job: identify a product at checkout. A series of vertical lines encoding a GTIN. One scan, one price lookup. Simple. That era is ending and Sunrise 2027 retail scanning is coming fast. GS1’s Sunrise 2027 initiative sets a deadline: by December 31, 2027, retailers must have the […]
In today’s highly regulated pharmaceutical and food industries, staying compliant with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is not just a legal requirement—it’s a critical component of risk management and business continuity. These regulations are designed to ensure the safety, integrity, and traceability of products, from manufacturing […]
As warehouses across the world continue to adopt advanced technologies such as AI, robotics, and machine vision, the role of the warehouse worker is evolving. No longer confined to manual tasks, today’s warehouse employees are increasingly required to interact with sophisticated systems, manage automated processes, and make data-driven decisions. For companies looking to stay competitive […]
The pharmaceutical industry is entering the final phase of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), with the FDA’s November 2024 deadline looming. The DSCSA mandates full implementation of a secure, electronic, and interoperable system for tracking and tracing prescription drugs across the U.S. supply chain. This law, enacted in 2013, aims to prevent counterfeit, […]
A look at the evolution of barcode scanning technology from laser to vision-powered solutions, and how warehouses can improve accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in the future.