What is a UPC?

UPCs, or Universal Product Codes, are standardized barcodes used to identify individual products in retail settings. Each UPC consists of a series of black and white bars and a 12-digit number that uniquely identifies a specific item and its manufacturer. Retailers and suppliers use UPCs for inventory management, sales tracking, and streamlining the checkout process. UPCs help ensure products are easily and accurately scanned at points of sale, reducing errors and speeding up transactions.