As part of GS1’s global initiative toward Vision 2027, businesses around the world are preparing for the migration from traditional 1D barcodes to 2D barcodes at point-of-sale (POS). This transition is not a replacement of 1D overnight but a move towards dual-capability scanning that supports both 1D and 2D barcodes during the migration period. This evolution enables richer product data, enhanced traceability, improved consumer engagement and stronger data integrity across supply chains.
At GS1 Singapore, we are committed to supporting our members in this transition, ensuring operational continuity today while preparing for tomorrow’s global standards.
A key enabler of this shift is next-generation imaging scanner technology, such as the Magellan 3600VSi and Magellan 3700HSi, developed by Datalogic, which support both current and emerging barcode requirements.
Magellan 3600VSi (Vertical Single Plane Scanner)
The Magellan 3600VSi is a vertical single-plane scanner designed to deliver high performance across both 1D and 2D barcodes.
Supporting the transition to 2D:
- Reads both 1D and 2D barcodes seamlessly, enabling gradual migration without disrupting checkout processes
- Advance imaging technology for reliable 2D decoding
- Strong motion tolerance and fast first-pass read rates
- Reliable scanning of damaged, low-quality, and mobile-displayed barcodes
- Compatible with GS1 standards, including QR codes powered by GS1 Digital Links
For members, this means you can begin accepting 2D barcodes confidently, even while many products still carry 1D codes.
Magellan 3700HSi (Horizontal Single Plane Scanner)
The Magellan 3700HSi is the horizontal counterpart, designed for in-counter installation where a low-profile scanning solution is preferred, while maintaining strong Omnidirectional scanning performance.
Operational Impact in Real-World Retail Environments
- Faster checkout with improved first-pass read rates
- Reduced rescans and cashier intervention
- Smooth scanning of 1D and 2D barcodes, including those displayed on mobile devices
- Enables businesses to stay operational today while building capability for Vision 2027
For retailers operating in high-throughput environment, this translates to shorter queues, improved customer experience, and increased productivity.
Aligning with GS1’s Vision 2027
Vision 2027 is a global industry goal led by GS1 to enable 2D barcodes scanning at POS (Point-of-sale) systems worldwide by the end of 2027.
While 1D barcode has served the industry reliably for decades, 2D barcodes, including QR codes encoded using GS1 standards can store significantly more data such as:
- Batch or lot numbers
- Expiry dates
- Serial numbers
- Links to trusted digital product information
By adopting scanners such as the Magellan 3600VSi and 3700HSi, GS1 members can:
- Accept both 1D and 2D barcodes during the transition period
- Prepare POS infrastructure for GS1 Digital Link use cases
- Protect technology investment while maintaining operational continuity
Importantly, Vision 2027 focuses on enabling scanning capabilities, it does not mandate immediate removal of 1D barcodes.
Supporting GS1 Vision 2030
GS1’s Vision 2030, “Powering trust in data for everyone everywhere” is underpinned by enhance data capture capabilities across the supply chain.
The migration to 2D barcodes is foundational to this vision. With improved data capture at POS, businesses are better positioned to:
- Strengthen traceability and product authenticity
- Improve recall management processes
- Enable deeper consumer engagement through trusted digital information
- Support sustainability and regulatory reporting needs
- Improve the availability of accurate, real-time supply chain data
Reliable scanning infrastructure is therefore not just a hardware upgrade, it is an investment in trusted data.
Moving Forward Together
At GS1 Singapore, we encourage members to begin assessing their POS readiness as part of their Vision 2027 roadmap. Early planning supports:
- Reduced operational risk
- Smoother implementation timelines
- Competitive advantage through enhanced data capabilities
Future-ready scanning solutions such as the Magellan 3600VSi and 3700HSi offers a practical pathway towards 2D adoption, enabling business to remain efficient today while preparing for emerging global standards.
For further discussion on Vision 2027 readiness or 2D barcode implementation, members may contact the GS1 Singapore team for guidance and support.
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