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INTRODUCTION TO CODING
Eric MOTTA

TRAINING MODULE OBJECTIVES

In this module you will :

Be able to explain the differences between marking,
coding, labelling
Be able to list the differents reasons for marking,
coding & labelling

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DEFINITION

Coding, Marking, Labelling Definitions

Coding
● Information on the product/manufacturing process is
mostly coded and variable.
Example: a coded message on food packaging will contain best before date, lot number
and production time.

Marking
● Information describing the content of the packaging.
Example: carton marking frequently contains information such as: item number, item
description, packaging quantity, lot number and best before date.

Labeling
● Is coding or marking information on a media (label).
This will be applied by another or combined machine.
Hence, Print and Apply labelling systems.
● Often information (especially on pallet labels)
includes unique warehousing and distribution
information.
Example: the label on a carton or pallet will frequently contain information like: item
number, item description, packaging quantity, warehouse location, manufacturer name
and address and unique traceability barcode.
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REASONS FOR CODING

Reasons For Coding

Product identification Brand recognition
Coding Marking Labeling Marking

Facilitate the manufacturing process Regulatory issues

Coding Coding Labeling

Reduce counterfeiting Logistics

Coding Labeling

Lower packaging cost Provide information to

Coding Marking customers
Marking

Traceability Add a value to a product

Coding Labeling Marking

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION, BRAND

RECOGNITION
Product identification Brand recognition
Coding Marking Labeling Marking

The “m” directly marked on the

product helps recognize the
brand amongst others.

It’s also a way of identifying the

product.

Facilitate the manufactoring process

Facilitate the manufacturing process

Coding

The codes printed on the parts

can facilitate parts assembly.

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Nomorecounterfeiting

Reduction in counterfeiting
Coding

The 2D barcode helps to ensure that

it is not a counterfeit product.

This is often used in pharmaceutical,

luxury or electronics goods – higher
value items.

Lower packaging cost

Lower packaging cost

Coding Marking

The ability to directly print a

description and details of a product
or item helps to reduce the
requirement for costly preprinted
packaging.

The same, generic, packaging can

be used for several product lines.

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Traceability

Traceability
Coding Labeling

A code or label with a lot and batch

numbers, a production time and/or
a SSCC (the two barcodes shown in
the bottom example) code are good
examples of product traceability.

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Regulatoryissue

Regulatory issue
Coding Labeling

A ‘Best Before End’, Display Until

dates are other very common
examples of regulatory conditions
introduced into the food industry.

In pharmaceutical applications, the

Food & Drugs administration
department requests barcodes on
drugs and patients files to avoid any
possible patient error when
administrating drugs or dosage
measures.

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Logistics

Logistics
Labeling

Labeling pallets following GS1

recommendations, helps track a
pallet from production to its final
destination…worldwide!

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Providing information, adding value

Provide information to customers – Adding value to the product

Marking

For example, with packed fruits

the variety can be added to
inform consumer.

This is viewed as ‘added value’

to the product.

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