Barcode Generator Business Use Cases

Different 1D barcode formats solve different operational problems. Code 128 and Code 39 work well for internal identifiers, while EAN, UPC, and ITF are useful for retail-style and packaging workflows.

Inventory and stock control

Use barcodes on shelves, bins, and item labels so staff can scan SKUs instead of typing them manually.

Warehouse locations

Barcode aisle, rack, and bin locations to speed up picking, receiving, and stock counts.

Packaging and dispatch

Apply barcodes to cartons, pick packs, or internal shipment labels so teams can track movement through each stage.

Office and records workflows

Use barcodes on folders, archive boxes, or asset tags to reduce manual lookup time.

Why multiple formats help

• Code 128 handles flexible internal IDs with printable ASCII characters
• Code 39 works well for simpler uppercase operational labels
• EAN, UPC, and ITF cover common numeric retail and packaging scenarios

Use this tool

• Barcode Generator
• Blog