Smaller World (Bar Code Inspection)

What's up with UPC?

More than ever, the rules of the Universal Product Code (UPC) bar code quality game must be followed, and that means keeping up with a shifting game board.

"Because every major retailer today has a system of fines in place for non-conforming or non-scanning bar codes, the potential risk—and cost—to the converter can be quite large," states John Thome, vice president, marketing, BST PRO MARK.