The UPC, the most common version of the so-called bar code, wasn't as warmly embraced or as breathtaking as some emerging technologies, but its impact on retailing has been enormous.

The first bar code was used in 1974 to scan in a pack of gum. Now they're used for everything from flight check-ins to patient records and warehouse inventory. They've even been used to track bees ...

How to Read Numbers on UPC Barcodes. Barcode technology makes real-time data collection possible. Despite the multitude of barcodes in existence today, universal product codes remain among the ...

Accessing a UPC Database From an iPhone. Universal Product Code apps for the iPhone let shoppers find additional information and perform price comparisons on products while inside a store. They ...

The monographs contain every public comment submitted for the 2027 editions of the UPC and UMC as part of the code development process employed by IAPMO.