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Barcodenoun

A machine-readable code printed on an item, label or location.

A barcode encodes an identifier — a SKU, batch, serial or bin — in a pattern a scanner can read. One-dimensional codes carry short numbers; two-dimensional codes such as QR and DataMatrix carry much more in less space.

Barcodes matter because typing is where inventory accuracy dies. Scanning a receipt, pick or count is faster than keying it and eliminates the transposed digit.

Also called

  • bar code
  • QR code

See it in AWRA OpsHub

Scanner Bridge

Related terms

Global Trade Item Number

GTIN

A globally unique product identifier used in barcodes and trade.

Mobile Scanning

Capturing warehouse transactions on a handheld or phone at the point of work.

Stock Keeping Unit

SKU

A unique code identifying a single, distinct product variant.

Bin Location

A specific addressable storage position within a warehouse.

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