🟠From Production Data to the Product’s Full Story
Demand for product information is growing rapidly. Companies, authorities and consumers want to know more about the products they buy, sell and use. At the same time, the space available on a label or a package is limited. With 2D codes, significantly more information can be made available through a single marking.
The barcode takes on a new role in 2027
Retail has a global ambition that by the end of 2027, point of sale systems will be able to read 2D codes based on GS1 standards, alongside today's linear barcodes. The transition is already under way, and it means that product marking takes on a greater role throughout the value chain.
What a 2D code can carry
A 2D code can be read both at the checkout and with a smartphone. It can contain the product's GTIN, batch number and date, for example, and lead onward to digital product information. The brand owner can thereby link the product's identity to information that is relevant for trade, authorities and consumers.
Traceability starts in production
The foundation is created in production. Master data resides in the ERP system, while other information arises as the product is manufactured, inspected, marked and packed. Traceability is created when the information is recorded, quality assured and linked to the right product, batch and package.
CodeIT Enterprise connects the systems
CodeIT Enterpriseâ„¢ connects ERP systems, production systems, marking equipment and automation. The solution works as an integration hub where master data is combined with the information created in production. When products and packaging are marked, the right information is used for the right article, batch and production event.
"The 2D code is the visible part. The real value is created when the information behind the code is retrieved from the right system, quality assured and follows the product through the entire value chain."
CodeIT OEE turns production data into insight
The same data can also be used to develop the business. CodeIT OEEâ„¢ monitors, visualises and analyses production in real time. The solution shows where time is lost, which stoppages occur, what causes them and where the bottlenecks are. This provides a fact based foundation for improving machine utilisation, efficiency and productivity.
CodeIT Digital Product Passport carries information beyond the factory
CodeIT Digital Product Passport carries the information further, beyond the factory. The product passport gives each product a digital identity that can be linked to one or more data sources. Companies and consumers can thereby access information directly from the supplier, or from other data sources the supplier has chosen.
The information can cover the product's origin, sustainability performance, warranty and recycling, as well as instructions for use, assembly or repair. Different recipients can be given access to different parts of the information through the same product identity.
One connected information chain
CodeIT thereby unites the entire information chain. CodeIT Enterprise connects the systems, CodeIT OEE turns production data into valuable insight, and CodeIT Digital Product Passport makes relevant product information available throughout the value chain.
Support for business critical production
The solutions are used in business critical production environments. Our deliveries are therefore complemented by the CodeIT Customer Support Center, which offers support around the clock and contributes to stable operation and continuity.
Frequently asked questions
What is GS1 Sunrise 2027?
Sunrise 2027 is retail's global ambition that, by the end of 2027, point of sale systems will be able to read 2D codes based on GS1 standards. The transition is already under way and gives product marking a larger role throughout the value chain.
Will 2D codes replace linear barcodes?
Not immediately. The ambition is that checkout systems can read 2D codes alongside today's linear barcodes, so the two run in parallel during the transition.
What information can a 2D code contain?
A 2D code can carry data such as the product's GTIN, batch number and date, and it can lead onward to digital product information. It can be read both at the checkout and with a smartphone.
Where does the data behind a 2D code come from?
Master data resides in the ERP system, while other information arises as the product is manufactured, inspected, marked and packed. Traceability is created when that information is recorded, quality assured and linked to the right product, batch and package.
What is a digital product passport?
A digital product passport gives each product a digital identity that can be linked to one or more data sources. It can carry information such as origin, sustainability performance, warranty, recycling and instructions for use, assembly or repair. Different recipients can be given access to different parts of that information through the same product identity.
