Purpose

The International Barcodes Network (IBN) was formed in order to increase the availability of reseller barcodes and barcode information worldwide.

We do this by providing local offices where local licensees, who know their individual markets, provide reseller barcode numbers for a reasonable price in the client’s native language.

IBN network benefits

The requirements for barcodes vary between countries, so sellers in each country need to be well versed on their local requirements.

However, sellers also require international knowledge.

Our network enables us to pool knowledge, share news and industry updates, co-ordinate standards of excellence, and support each other.

Growth

IBN has grown rapidly, with members selling barcodes to over 40,000 clients in over 120 countries.

Statistically, one of our barcodes is used somewhere in the world every second!

Strengths

Members have pooled international expertise and many years of experience. They obtain their barcodes through the Network, which ensures that the barcodes we sell are consistently high quality.

All barcodes are checked for illegal use on the Internet before a sale, which reduces the chance of customers having issues due to barcode piracy.

Members of the International Barcodes Network have access to resources to help ensure that their barcodes are optimally accepted by retailers in each country. This has ensured that barcodes purchased from our members are accepted by more retailers internationally than any other barcode reseller.

Roles

• International Barcodes (supplier and co-ordinator of the International Barcodes Network)
• Barcode Sellers (our International Barcodes Network members by country)
• Barcode Buyers (end-users)