What is a universal product code (UPC)?How does this code enable manufactures, distributors and retailers to track merchandise throughout the supply chain?Why are some retailers switching from UPC...

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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
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Universal Product Code (UPC)    3
Benefits from UPC    3
Choice Between UPC and RFID    4
References    5
Universal Product Code (UPC)
An item's bundling might have a code called an UPC (general item code) that guides in item recognizable proof. It includes a 12-digit number under and a black barcode that might be examined. The first generally utilized barcode naming strategy was the Widespread Item Code. In 1973, the store area turned into the first to embrace UPC as the default barcode encoding for item naming. In light of unfamiliar interest in UPC, the EAN code design — which is a variation of UPC — was embraced in 1977. Despite the fact that UPC barcodes are generally appropriate for areas with enormous filtering volumes, similar to retail outlets, different enterprises additionally use them for distinguishing proof. They may be utilized, for example, to distinguish clinical hardware in the medical care area. Also, planned operations, information following, and security all utilize barcodes. An UPC barcode, which by definition contains a number called an UPC and a visual, machine-clear type of the UPC...