In today's fast-paced retail environment in New Zealand, efficiency is paramount to meeting customer demand and maximising revenue. A critical efficiency driver at the point of sale (POS) system is leveraging 2D barcode scanning technology. This facilitates streamlined operations and quicker transactions for customers.

Benefits of scanning 2D Barcodes at Point of Sale

Scanning 2D barcodes at POS can significantly enhance retail operations in New Zealand by reducing transaction times, minimising errors, and improving overall customer satisfaction. Alongside enhancing transaction speed and accuracy, efficient 2D barcode scanning at the POS enables retailers to collect critical data on customer purchasing habits and stock levels. Utilising data from scanned barcodes, retailers can evaluate trends, monitor stock levels in real-time, and make well-informed decisions on product orders and pricing.

Implementing efficient 2D barcode scanning technology at the POS not only optimises operations and boosts customer satisfaction but also ensures competitiveness in today's rapidly changing retail sector. 2D barcode scanning at POS is transforming retail, offering retailers the opportunity to enhance their operations and deliver quicker, more accurate transactions to their customers.

By 2027, Retailers in New Zealand Must Upgrade Their Systems for 2D Barcode Compatibility

2D Barcodes represent the future of retail barcoding, poised to eventually supersede the traditional UPC/EAN barcodes currently adorning product packaging. Presently, retail products may feature a 2D Barcode alongside the traditional 1D barcode (UPC or EAN codes); however, the eventual goal is for a singular 2D Barcode to be present on product packaging.

GS1 encourages all New Zealand retailers to proactively upgrade their systems by 2027, enabling the scanning and decoding of 2D Barcodes at the Point of Sale. This movement will facilitate the transition towards exclusive use of 2D Barcodes on product packaging. Retailers globally are expected to follow suit in upgrading their systems for 2D Barcode compatibility.

Retailers should stay ahead of these imminent changes by verifying if their Point of Sale systems can decode 2D Barcodes and upgrade as needed.