UPC code, the full name of Universal Product Code, is a product-specific barcode developed by the United States Uniform Code Committee and is mainly used in the United States and Canada. Its characteristic is a fixed-length, continuous barcode, which is one of the most widely used commodity barcodes in the world.

Barcode is another encoding system that encodes information into a series of bars and spaces to facilitate the storage and reading of information. Barcode technology was born with the development and application of computers and information technology. It is a new technology that integrates coding, printing, identification, data collection and processing.

While UPC codes and barcodes are both technologies used to identify and track items, they are not the same thing.

Mainly used in the United States and Canada, the UPC code is a common linear barcode symbol that is widely used in the retail and logistics industries to identify and track goods. Due to its wide range of applications, UPC codes are also called universal barcodes. In addition, UPC codes can also be used on other areas and items as long as these items need to be identified and tracked.

UPC codes are widely used in many industries, the most important of which include retail, logistics and e-commerce.

In the retail industry, UPC codes are used to identify and track merchandise, especially in checkout and inventory management. In the logistics industry, UPC codes are used to track packages and shipped goods. In e-commerce, UPC codes are also used to identify goods so that you can quickly and accurately find the items you need.

In addition, UPC codes are also widely used in fields such as healthcare, finance, government, and manufacturing. For example, in the healthcare field, UPC codes are used to identify and track pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and medical supplies. In the financial sector, UPC codes are used to identify and track checks, money orders, bank statements, etc. In the government sector, UPC codes are used to identify and track passports, ID cards, and other official documents. In the manufacturing industry, UPC codes are used to identify and track parts, tools, equipment, etc.

For example, in the logistics industry, UPC codes are used to track packages. When a package is scanned, the UPC code is read and entered into a computer system so the location and shipment of the package can be tracked. During the entire transportation process of the package, the UPC code can be used to track the status of the package, including transportation method, transportation time, transportation location and other information. This ensures that the package reaches its destination accurately, and the status of the package can be updated in a timely manner so that customers can know the location and transportation status of the package at any time.