The Supply Chain Implementation Series, Guide #1: Using Industry-Compliant Bar Codes

by Rick Bushnell

Contents:

• Introduction
• The Trend: What and Why
• What This Could Mean for Your Company
• What You Must Do
• Implementation Path
• Support Materials

This guide is for:

• Companies that are using or thinking about using bar code and want vendors to apply bar codes that comply with industry guidelines.
• Companies wishing to add bar code capabilities to new or existing warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Companies that are using bar codes but want to be sure they are getting all of the benefits.
• People in charge of warehouse operations, information services (IS), and anyone with bar code-related project responsibility. 

This guide will provide the necessary understanding and documentation to request compliance to industry guidelines and monitor the progress of individual suppliers.  You will also be prepared to implement the fundamental systems necessary to reduce costs through the use of bar code technology.