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India, 13 July 2026: As GS1 Sunrise 2027 approaches, the global move from traditional 1D barcodes to data-rich 2D barcodes is set to transform product identification, traceability, and supply chain visibility across industries. QodeNext, one of India’s fastest-growing supply chain traceability and automation service providers, views this transition as a crucial step toward smarter and more transparent supply chains. In these supply chains, products can be accurately identified, authenticated, and tracked throughout their lifecycle.
Unlike 1D barcodes, 2D codes such as GS1 DataMatrix and QR Codes can store detailed product information including batch numbers, serial numbers, manufacturing, and expiry dates. This richer data enables improved inventory management, targeted product recalls, counterfeit prevention, and greater consumer trust.
Having supported manufacturers and brands for years with integrated coding, printing, scanning, machine vision, RFID, and automation solutions, QodeNext emphasizes that this shift requires businesses to modernize their entire product identification ecosystem rather than just replacing barcodes.
Commenting on the same, Mr. S R Srinivasan, CEO, QodeNext, said, “GS1 Sunrise 2027 marks a significant shift toward connected supply chains powered by detailed product level data. To fully prepare for this transition, companies must ensure that every stage of their operations from production and warehousing to logistics and retail is equipped to generate, capture, and effectively use 2D barcode data. This comprehensive readiness is essential to unlocking the full potential of smarter, more transparent, and responsive supply chains.”
The shift comes at a time when regulatory and sustainability initiatives are placing greater emphasis on product traceability. While serialization has become a key requirement in the pharmaceutical sector, industries such as FMCG, agrochemicals and home appliances are increasingly adopting digital identification to improve product visibility and compliance. Several state excise departments have also rolled out barcode- and QR code-based track-and-trace systems for liquor, while the emergence of Deposit Return Systems (DRS) is creating new demand for standardized, data-rich product identification across the value chain.
Preparing for this transition requires businesses to upgrade printing systems capable of generating high-quality 2D codes, ensure scanners and POS systems can process richer datasets, and deploy machine vision technologies to verify barcode quality before products enter the market. As global traceability standards continue to evolve alongside regulatory and sustainability initiatives, organisations are increasingly investing in technologies that enable accurate product identification, targeted recalls, expiry management and counterfeit prevention. With years of expertise in coding, printing, scanning, RFID and automation, QodeNext continues to help businesses build connected and future-ready supply chains.
