Supply Chain Foundation Guide (SCIF)

Executive Overview: Guide to Bar Code, Common Forms and EC/EDI for Manufacturers and Distributors

This guide has been prepared for manufacturers, packagers and distributors of products provided through the hobby products industry supply chain.  The recommendations made are intended to provide a common method for communicating critical information throughout this distribution channel.  This includes manufacturing, distribution and retail sales.

Distributor Guide

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction

2. Overview

3. The EAN.UCC System

4. System Preparation

5. CHA Standard Forms Requirements

6. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

7. Appendix - How Bar Codes Work

Manufacturer Guide

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction

2. Overview

3. Organizing the Labeling Project

4. The EAN.UCC System

5. Implementing an EAN.UCC System Labeling Project

6. Implementing a Serial Shipping Container Code Labeling Project

7. Bar Code Print Quality

8. Hobby Industry Standard Forms Requirements

9. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

10. CHA Labeling and Shipping Standards for Manufacturers

11. Appendix - How Bar Codes Work