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UPC barcodes help with inventory tracking inside stores and warehouses. UPC uses 12 digits universal product code for each product. The first six digits are the manufacturer identification number assigned by GS1. The next five digits identify the specific product. The final digit is a check digit. The growth of e-commerce has opened up more sales opportunities than ever for small business owners with unique products. To fully capitalize on the global market, these owners must ensure their products have unique identification numbers that are encoded into UPC barcodes.The difference between a UPC code and an inventory barcode is that a UPC has a 12-digit number used to identify retail products for point-of-sale scanning, while an inventory barcode is an internal code used by companies to track products in their warehouses or storage facilities. On the other hand, an inventory barcode is a broader term that refers to any barcode used for tracking inventory or assets within a business or organization. Inventory barcodes can take various forms, such as Code 39, Code 128, or 2D barcodes. They may also contain different information, such as stock numbers, serial numbers, or location information. UPC codes facilitate improved decision-making by enabling business managers to make well-informed choices quickly and accurately, as the data provided leads to time and cost savings. Global Standard 1 is the only authorized manufacturer of Universal product codes.Standard barcodes use vertical black stripes on a white background. However, you can also select blue stripes on a yellow or red background if you prefer. Choose the colour scheme that works best for your products.Universal Product Code Scanner Ensure that UPC is scannable or not. To ensure easy scanning, place the digital barcode flat on an unwrinkled area of the packaging. Confirm the required size before resizing the barcode, as changes may prevent successful scanning.