1st January 2010 - GS1 DataBar launch also in Romania
Benefits of the new GS1 DataBar:
- Globally Unique Product Identification for fresh foods replacing today's generic information
- Increased accuracy of product identification of loose produce by scanning versus key entering PLU codes
- Shrink control
- Traceability (i.e. Lot Number, Country of Origin)
- Improved product replenishment / Out-of-Stock anticipation
- Category Management in sectors not covered today
- Helps facilitate Data Synchronization
- End of 4-digit price limitations (can code more than $99.99)
- Sell by / expiration date management
- Product weight management
- Improved scan rates on very small, low performing EAN / UPC symbols
- Enabler of ECR (Efficient Consumer Response)
- Improved consumer shopping experience with more efficient bar codes
- Ability to capture markdown pricing
- Country of Origin information
- Ability to stop the sale of out dated or recalled product
- Increased customer satisfaction at self-checkouts
Reminder: As retailers become GS1 DataBar ready they can start as long as it is done internally or specified for use in bilateral agreements between trading partners (private label).
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