Companies are expanding all the time. This has increased the number of assets and merchandise they own. Because of this they look to ways of keeping records of the stock they possess. Barcode tags have made tracking easy. Companies today are using barcode tags so that they can identify each and every asset and inventory item they own.
The development of barcodes over the years
Barcodes were previously used in their raw form. This meant that generally paper was stuck onto the asset using adhesive. These labels were not very durable and served no purpose. With time, innovative and utilitarian forms of barcode tags have been introduced. These are resistant to external conditions like heat, moisture and rain. Today, barcodes are also tamper proof. So if someone tries to meddle with a barcode tag it becomes void.
The different types of barcode tags currently available
Barcodes are available in a variety of shapes, sizes and forms. They are manufactured in circular, oval, rectangular, box or flat shapes. Barcode labels can also be customised to suit the client’s needs. Some commonly used types of barcodes are Stacked Symbologies, Linear and Composite Symbologies, Ceramic barcodes, Polyester barcodes and Aluminum barcodes. Each of these serves a different purpose and has some benefit to the user.
The advantages of using a barcode tag
Identifying a barcode tagged asset is very easy. A product’s or asset’s information is fed onto the barcode tag. Special devices are used to identify this information and transfer it to the company’s database. Barcode tags are also helpful when it comes to decision making. For example, stores can know how much inventory they have before ordering a new batch of inventory. This is possible because merchandise is labeled with a barcode.