Market Segmentation
The market for 2D barcode reader is expanding due in large part to barcode technology's capacity to drastically lower human error in automatic identification/scanning systems. The expected error rate for human data entry is one error for every 300 characters written. On the other hand, it is believed that a barcode reader makes one mistake for every 35 trillion characters. Barcode scanners are employed in many different sectors and industrial verticals because of their extremely low error rate. As a result, barcode scanners have made their way into many different corporate operations and are helping companies save money, streamline their data input procedures, provide their products with better real-time visibility, and boost worker productivity. For example, barcode technology is being used by several intensive care units in the United States to prevent medication errors. To preserve a unique patient record, each patient is provided with a barcode wristband that is connected to the central computers. The nurse uses a barcode scanner to scan the wristband and the medication to be given before giving it out.
Supermarkets and hypermarkets are becoming increasingly popular places for people in big cities to shop for daily necessities. Due to this, supermarkets and hypermarkets are seeing an increase in foot traffic, particularly on weekends and holidays when staff members need help to handle the long lines and crowded billing counters. Supermarkets and hypermarkets are therefore using digitization more and more. Retail businesses are aggressively using electronic shopping systems to relieve worker stress without sacrificing the customer experience. Currently, store staff may scan and track things while on the move with the help of mobile 2D barcode readers, which increases productivity and efficiency. Wireless technological advancements are supporting the shift to online shopping even further. While online shopping is growing in popularity globally, supermarkets and hypermarkets can shorten checkout lines and remove lengthy wait times due to the use of wireless technology in barcode scanners. Thus, the fusion of wireless technology, automated billing systems, and 2D barcode readers makes shopping even more convenient while guaranteeing clear and quick checkout procedures and raising customer satisfaction.
More traditional corporate processes are being digitalized to increase their convenience and flexibility. Innovative apps that can be downloaded and used on smartphones and tablets have made it possible to change traditional corporate procedures in a way that increases productivity and lowers expenses. As a result, rather than spending money on specialized 2D barcode readers, many businesses are discovering that it is more convenient to utilize smartphone apps to read barcodes quickly and accurately. Particularly for businesses with low-volume operations, smartphone barcode scanning apps help cut operating expenses. It is also projected that new trends like "bring your own device" (BYOD) would increase the use of barcode scanning apps, particularly in the retail, logistics, and entertainment sectors. Therefore, it is projected that the introduction of mobile barcode software development kits (SDKs) for in-store retail and light industrial applications will limit the market expansion for 2D barcode scanners. For end-to-end mobile scanning solutions, Cognex Corporation, for example, provides mobile terminals and SDK. Businesses may be able to read 1-D, 2-D, and direct part mark (DPM) barcodes completely with the help of the company's apps.
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