A GTIN can be encoded in a choice of different barcodes, depending on where the item will be scanned.
EAN-13, UPC-A, EAN-8, and UPC-E barcodes are usually used on items that will be sold at a retail point of sale, and they can be scanned anywhere in the supply chain.
ITF-14 barcodes were introduced to allow companies to print barcodes directly onto corrugated packaging materials, and are generally scanned at goods intransit, in warehouses, and in distribution centres.
The other GS1 barcodes: GS1-128, GS1 DataBar symbols, GS1 DataMatrix and GS1 QR, can all encode a GTIN as well as attribute information such as a batch number or expiry date. These symbols are used in a range of environments including logistics sites, hospitals, and more.
Examples of GS1 Barcodes encoding a GTIN can be found on:http://www.gs1.org/barcodes
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