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UCC-128 Vendor Compliance Services
Electronic business is emerging as the key element in maximizing supply chain efficiency. Since many retailers and manufacturers are requiring trading partners to embrace EDI technology, the necessity for readable bar code symbols has increased. Surprisingly, very few suppliers actually understand their role in the supply chain process and the importance of the shipping labels they provide.
The Win-Win Scenario
Many retailers and distributors are imposing stiff penalties for noncompliance, because many of their suppliers do not understand exactly what is being asked of them or do not have the ability to meet the retailer requirements. Our UCC-128/POS Testing Program works directly with suppliers and enables retailers to improve their supply chain efficiency, at no cost to the retailers. Our program involves having vendors submit test labels to allow them to demonstrate their ability to comply with their retailer’s requirements. Vendors are charged a modest fee for each label submission. This creates a win-win scenario for both trading partners: a program that is cost-free to retailers and enables vendors to meet compliance requirements.
Internet-Based Communication and Training
The BCG UCC-128/POS Testing Program has been successful because of our extensive experience working with print quality issues and having a proven track record of assisting non-compliant companies. Another key feature of our program is the real-time communication we provide to both retailers and vendors. Using the internet for both email evaluations and customer support, we take advantage of today’s technologies to offer quick and easy-to-understand information. Our internet based Knowledge Center provides vendors with samples and explanations for those areas in which they did not comply with stated requirements.
The Experience
Bar Code Graphics, Inc. has been assisting companies with bar codes since the inception of the U.P.C. symbol. Beginning in the 1970’s, we provided pre-press bar codes (film masters) and pre-printed labels to over 20,000 companies. During this period we became recognized as bar code print quality experts. Beginning in the 1980’s and throughout the 1990’s we have worked with many companies in establishing their bar code guidelines as well as in maintaining bar code symbol quality. Today, we have emerged as the leading service bureau for both pre-press and pre-printed products. Furthermore, we actively contribute to various industry associations (including GS1 US (formerly the Uniform Code Council)) and we have established a comprehensive bar code quality assurance program for some of the nations largest retailers, publishers, and manufacturers.
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