GS1 Barcode Scanning (Scanner)

Enabling GS1 barcode scanning lets scanners automatically capture batch, weight, and expiry, streamlining Receives and reducing manual entry errors.

GS1 barcode scanning allows your scanners to read advanced barcodes, including Databar and Datamatrix, which can contain not just the product code, but also additional information like batch numbers, weight, and expiry dates. This capability streamlines Receives, improves inventory accuracy, and reduces manual data entry, making production and stock management faster and more reliable.

What is a GS1 Barcode?

A GS1 barcode is a standardised barcode used globally to identify products and share additional information in a machine-readable format.

• It can include a GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) to identify the product.

• It can also encode extra data such as batch numbers, expiry dates, and weight.

• GS1 barcodes come in formats like Databar or Datamatrix, allowing more information to be stored than a standard barcode.

Using GS1 barcodes helps automate inventory management, ensures accurate tracking, and reduces manual data entry errors.

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Enabling GS1 Scanning

GS1 scanning is usually already enabled on Supply’d scanners. If you need to enable it for any reason, follow these steps:

1

Open the Scanner Settings

Open the scanner and swipe up from the bottom of the screen to show all apps. Select Settings.

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2

Select Enterprise Setting > Scanner

Scroll to Enterprise Setting and select Scanner.

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3

Select Symbology Settings

Select Symbology Settings.

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4

Select GS1 DataBar Family

Scroll down and select GS1 DataBar Family.

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5

Enable GS1 Types

Toggle on the 3 GS1 Databar types.

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6

Configure Basic Data Formatting

Go to back to Scanner Settings and select Basic Data Formatting.

Select Append Formatting.

Click on Replace.

Enter:

• Target text: \x1D

• Replacement: [GS]

Click OK to save the settings.

This setup allows the scanner to correctly interpret Databar and Datamatrix barcodes including batch numbers, weight, and expiry information.

Always test by scanning a sample barcode to confirm it’s working as expected.

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Scanning GS1 & Price-Embedded Barcodes in Supply’d

Scanning GS1 Databar / Datamatrix During a Receive

Steps:

1. Assign barcodes to products.

2. Place a Purchase Order (PO).

3. Open Scanner > Receive and scan a product barcode to start the Receive.

Behavior:

Barcode Type	Quantity Update	Batch Info Saved
Simple GTIN	Increments by units	N/A
Complex GS1 Databar / Datamatrix	Increments by weight if encoded; otherwise units	Weight, expiry, batch info

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Scanning Price-Embedded Barcodes During a Receive

Steps:

1. Enter the product’s PLU (5 digits) into the product’s Barcode field.

2. Place a PO.

3. Start a Receive and scan the price-embedded barcode.

Behavior:

• Quantity is automatically calculated based on the price encoded in the barcode.