Benjamin Hayes is a respected thought leader in the field of logistics, known for his expertise in supply chain management and global transportation. With a career spanning two decades, Benjamin has worked with multinational corporations to develop comprehensive logistics solutions that drive profitability and enhance customer satisfaction. Benjamin writes for Label Toolkit blog as a freelancer, where he shares his wealth of knowledge, offering practical guidance on optimizing logistics networks, managing inventory, and leveraging technology for competitive advantage.
Choosing between Code 128 and Code 39 affects how much label space your barcode needs, which scanners can read it, and whether your data even fits. This guide breaks down every meaningful difference so you can pick the right symbology the first time.
August 23, 2026Code 128 is the dominant linear barcode for shipping, logistics, and GS1-128 compliance. This guide covers its three character subsets, check digit math, quiet zone rules, and exactly when to choose it over other 1D symbologies.
August 7, 2026
Everything you need to use the ^BC ZPL command: full syntax, every parameter explained with real values, working copy-paste examples, and common pitfalls when printing Code 128 barcodes on Zebra thermal printers.
July 26, 2026
The templates that let a business actually ship: EU and US nutrition panels, GHS hazard diamonds, CE and UKCA marking plates. Each one encodes the layout the regulation expects, so you fill in values instead of guessing structure.
July 21, 2026