What barcode does Home Depot use?
A.1 Barcode Label Certification All logistic barcodes required by The Home Depot must be verified by Identification Labs. All THD suppliers are required to submit both GTIN barcodes and GS1‐128 shipping labels for certification. Physical test samples are required from all ship point locations.
Does my product need a UPC code?
Not for Internet Sales – A UPC barcode is primarily used by store retailers and isn’t mandatory to sell a product. If you sell your products via the Internet, you don’t need to join or pay GS1. If you sell to a separate Internet retailer, that retailer may require a barcode.
Do UPC codes have to be a certain size?
Size: For UPC-A, the nominal size is 1.469 inches wide by 1.02 inches high, including the number system and check characters. The maximum recommended size, 200\% of the nominal size, is 2.938″ w x 2.04″ h. The minimum recommended size is 80\% of the nominal size, or 1.175″ w x . 816″ h.
How many UPC do I need?
You would only need one UPC barcode. You always keep the same UPC barcode on the same product, no matter what type of product it is. However, each additional new CD you record in the future will also need its own unique UPC barcode.
What does RDC stand for Home Depot?
rapid deployment centers
Instead of stocking a lot of domestic product, Home Depot built a series of what it calls rapid deployment centers (RDCs).
Is the SKU number the item number?
A SKU—or stock keeping unit—is a unique numeric or alphanumeric code assigned to products in order to make it easier and more efficient for a business to manage inventory. Most SKU numbers range between eight to 12 characters and are located on the price tag of a product.
What is the minimum size a barcode can be?
UPC bar codes can range from 0.8 to 2.0 magnification. At 0.8, the bar code is reduced to 80 percent from the nominal size. At this magnification, the bar code is 1.175 inches wide by 0.816 inches high. This is the smallest that a bar code can be and still be scanned.
What does RDC and SDC mean?
RDC – Rapid Deployment Center. Small conveyor size items that get floor loaded on the truck. SDC – Stocking DC (I think).
How many Home Depot distribution centers are there?
The Home Depot has over 90 distribution centers throughout the United States to serve over 2,000 The Home Depot stores.