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Deliverzen Barcode Guide

Barcode Essentials: Unlocking Efficiency Through Scanning & Tracking

What is a Barcode?

A barcode is a machine-readable code that represents data using a series of lines, numbers, or symbols. Barcodes help identify and track products efficiently.

Deliverzen supports various barcode types, including UPC, EAN, Code 128, Code 39, GS1-128, ASIN, FNSKU, and QR codes.

Why Are Barcodes Important?

Barcodes allow Deliverzen to quickly and accurately process products, reducing errors in:

  • Receiving: Verifying products as they arrive.

  • Returns: Identifying returned products.

  • Inventory Movement: Tracking products within the warehouse.

  • Picking & Packing: Ensuring the correct items are included in orders.

 

Deliverzen’s Barcode Requirements

  • Each SKU must have a unique barcode.

  • Same SKU = Same barcode. If a barcode changes, it must be assigned a new SKU.

  • Mastercases, Inner Cartons, and Eaches need separate barcodes if sold separately.

  • Barcodes must be readable:

    • Minimum size: 1.4” wide x 1” long.

    • Leave blank space (at least 1/8 inch) around the barcode.

    • Avoid glossy labels, as they can interfere with scanning.

    • Quiet Zones: Keep blank space around the barcode to ensure a clean scan:

      • Barcodes: At least 1/8 inch or 10 times the width of the narrowest bar.

      • QR Codes: At least 4 times the width of a single square in the code.

    • Use high-contrast colors to ensure barcode scanners can read them properly

                                                                   

 

Barcode Recommendations

  • Keep barcodes 12 characters or less for easier scanning.

  • Avoid overly simple barcodes like “001” or “002” to prevent duplication issues.

  • If making your own barcode, use your SKU Name and Product ID from your eCommerce platform.

  • Ask your supplier to apply barcodes before shipping to Deliverzen.

  

How to Get a Barcode

Buy from GS1 – Ensures exclusivity and compliance with major retailers. Click Here 

Create Your Own – Generate a barcode using a unique product identifier (e.g., SKU or Product ID) with an online barcode generator. Deliverzen recommends using the UPC-A format. Click Here.

Where to Place Barcodes

The best spot for a barcode is on the product’s packaging. Aim for the lower right corner of the back. Make sure to keep it away from the edges and leave some blank space around it—this helps it scan easily!

  • On product packaging, preferably in the lower right-hand section of the back.

  • Avoid placing barcodes on edges or bottoms.

  • For cylindrical items, place the barcode vertically along the curve.

Labeling Options for Non-Boxed Products


If your product isn't in a box, consider

  • Poly Bags – Adds protection and an easy place for a barcode.

  • Belly Bands – Wraps around the product with branding and barcode.

  • Jewelry Labels – Designed for tagging small items.

  • Hang Tags – Useful for clothing and accessories.

FAQ


Are Barcodes Required?

We strongly recommend adding barcodes to every product. Barcodes help our system quickly and accurately track your items through receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping. If your products don’t have barcodes, we can’t guarantee meeting our service standards or deadlines.

 
Can I send you barcoded units if my current inventory of a SKU is not barcoded?

To avoid delays, we can’t mix barcoded and unbarcoded inventory for the same SKU. If you’re sending us barcoded inventory for a SKU that already has unbarcoded stock, you’ll need to create a new SKU for the barcoded items.

 

Can Deliverzen barcode my products for me?

Absolutely! If you’d like us to barcode any inventory currently in our warehouse, just reach out to your Deliverzen Customer Service Representative. They’ll help you set up a Special Project to make it happen!