Use searchable SKU labels, keyboard-wedge scanning and warehouse reorder points with a clear alert history.
Choose an appropriate barcode#
Add a unique barcode to the item and select a label format. Code 128 supports the accepted printable text identifiers; EAN-13 requires exactly thirteen digits with a valid check digit. Rendering a barcode does not allocate a GS1 company prefix or prove global GTIN ownership.
| Choice | When it fits | What it changes |
|---|---|---|
| Code 128 | Internal stock and warehouse labels. | Encodes the supported item identifier locally. Keep identifiers consistent across the scanners you use. |
| EAN-13 | An existing valid retail identifier. | Requires a valid thirteen-digit EAN check digit. Use identifiers your business is entitled to use. |
Keep the active workspace, actual business requirements and current setup summary in view. A guide explains a choice; it does not make that choice for you.