6.     Conclusion

Barcodes are an efficient, reliable, robust and quick way of storing and retrieving useful information, particularly where large number of items needs to be associated with some sort of identification information. In this book, basic categories of barcodes have been explained along with myriad of information associated with each type of barcode. Readers can now read and decide what type of barcode is suitable for them according to their needs and area of business. While almost every area of business is computerized, barcodes can really leverage your business and decision making processes.