Barcode Standards Compared: Code 128 vs EAN-13 vs UPC-A
- Code 128: High-density alphanumeric barcode capable of encoding any ASCII character. The global standard for shipping labels (FedEx, DHL), warehouse inventory, and medical supplies.
- EAN-13: 13-digit standard used for retail products across Europe, India, and worldwide outside North America.
- UPC-A: 12-digit standard used for point-of-sale retail scanning across the United States and Canada.
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